About the Test
How many parts are there to the exam?
What is 3?
What is the max score on the argument essay?
A 6!
What is characterization?
A literary device that writers use to describe and provide information about specific characters in their work.
The United States has a vast amount of newly discovered clean geothermal (natural heat from the Earth’s crust) energy. Tapping into this energy source could provide at least 10 times the energy that can be obtained from the nation’s known coal reserves. What does “vast” mean? a. a large amount b. not enough c. dangerous d. having no known use
A) a large amount
Who is Trixie?
What is one multiple choice tactic you learned last week?
Reading the multiple choice questions first, then going back to the text and starring and underlining what is being asked in those questions
Just one piece of evidence in the TAR is acceptable.
FALSE! You need at least two pieces of evidence (quotes from the text)
What is conflict?
A literary device that creates tension and drama in a story by presenting a struggle between two opposing sides. It can be an internal struggle within a character or an external struggle between a character and another force.
"She opened her eyes just in time to see a slight, plainly dressed woman collapse backward in a heap of brown muslin as Elizabeth’s chocolates exploded from the box and rolled off in a dozen directions." The use of the phrase “exploded from the box” is intended to — (A) add irony (B) understate the incident (C) create tension or (D) exaggerate the incident
The Tamola dog from Philadelphia.
Who is Peanut?
What is the date and time of the exam?
January 21, 2025. Be at school by 8 a.m.!
False! You need at least THREE pieces of evidence from THREE DIFFERENT DOCUMENTS! (Three in total, but at least one quote from THREE different articles!)
What is the tone of a passage?
Tone: Conveys the author's attitude or feeling about a subject.
Perhaps the most important factor in reducing the number of traumatic brain injuries, however, lies not with the players, the coaches, or the administrators, but with the media and fans. Sports media producers have become accustomed to showcasing the most aggressive tackles and the most intense plays. NFL broadcasts often replay especially violent collisions, while the commentators marvel at the physical prowess of the players involved. Some sports programs even feature weekly countdowns of the hardest hits. When the media exalts such hazardous behavior, professionals are rewarded for injuring each other on the field, and amateurs become more likely to try to imitate their favorite NFL athletes. Announcers, commentators, television producers, and sportswriters should engage in a collective effort to cease glorifying brutal plays. In turn, fans should stop expecting their favorite players to put their lives on the line for the purposes of entertainment. Players must stop being encouraged to trade their careers, health, happiness, and their lives for the sake of a game. The author's TONE is... A) apologetic B) depressed C) confused D) solemn
D) solemn
a television character (Donna Meagle) from the best show ever created, Parks and Recreation.
What type of essay is involved in Part 2 of the exam? In Part 3?
What is the argument essay (PART 2)? What is the TAR (Part 3)?
First, you acknowledge the counterclaim (the other side). Then, you explain why that side is WRONG.
True or false: I should try to include more than one literary technique/writing strategy in my TAR.
False! Just pick one!!!! The instructions bolded and italicized the word ONE!
Elizabeth knew well that this day had been nearly one hundred years in the making and that it had not come without a cost. The passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote was the culmination of years of struggle. Elizabeth’s mother had taught her about Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffragists whose life work had been devoted to gaining rights for women. When those two pioneers had died, the mantle was passed on to Alice Paul and Lucy Burns, who placed their very lives at risk on behalf of other women. IN THIS SELECTION, THE WORD "CULMINATION" MEANS WHICH OF THESE FOUR CHOICES: (A) conclusion or result, (B) beginning or cause, (C) unexpected consequence, or (D) unspoken purpose
A) Conclusion or result
The Tamola dogs who believe you will perform excellently on the Regents.
All three! Donna, Trixie, and Peanut know that you are so smart, but they need YOU to know that. No test is bigger than you.
What is one thing you must do with the TAR?
How many paragraphs are in the argument essay? How many paragraphs are in the TAR?
5 paragraphs in the argument essay; 2-3 in the TAR.
What is the difference between a metaphor and simile?
1.No matter where you go, the Internet is following you. Almost every portable device is being made with an Internet connection. Most new TVs and many other appliances come with Internet connections as well. The Internet is truly ubiquitous. If something is ubiquitous, __________. a. it is dangerous b. it is everywhere c. it costs too much money d. it causes problems/ issues with others
B) It is everywhere
The Tamola dog that knew she was on her way to get her nails cut, escaped her harness, and ran home by herself through the streets of Manhattan
Trixie. (Ms. Tamola was very verklempt).