Vocabulary
What does "Central Idea" mean?
The life lesson of the story
Change this statement to a question:
"In the context of the sentence, the word "stifle" most nearly means..."
What does the word "stifle" mean in the sentence?
What do you need to include in your Thesis statement?
"Claim" + Reason 1 and Reason 2
What two questions are you answering on the "Text Analysis Response"?
What is the central idea of the text?
How does the author use a literary element to help show the central idea?
What school does Mr. Costa go to on the side?
Clown College
What does "imply" mean?
To hint at
Change this statement to a questions:
The metaphor in lines 63-65 establishes that...
What does the metaphor in lines 63-65 make known?
What are the different reasons we suggest using for your Thesis statement?
Society, Economy, Environment, Health
What is the structure of a paragraph?
S- Statement
P- Proof
A- Analysis
What did Mr. Costa buy Ms. Heleba for her birthday?
A pink E-class mercedes
What does "Serves to" mean?
Something's purpose?
Turn this statement into a question:
The author's use of irony in paragraphs 6 and 7 serves to...
What is the purpose of the author's use of irony?
How many texts do you need to get evidence from for the Argument Essay?
3 texts!!!!
How long should your analysis be?
3 - 5 sentences
What did Ms. Heleba do for winter break?
Visit her ex-husband and two kids in Macedonia
What does "Transition" mean?
Move from one thing to another
What should you do when annotating a question?
- Turn the statement into a question, and write on the text, next to the line number
- Write the meaning of words you don't know
- Process of elimination
What is the structure of the argument essay?
Intro (Thesis)
BP1
BP2
Counterclaim
Conclusion
What is an example of a central idea about "love" ?
"Love can make the world go around"
"People will do anything for love"
Why did Ms. Heleba wind up in the news for earlier this year?
She stole a train car
What does "Establish" mean?
Make known
How many multiple choice questions are on the regents?
How many readings are there?
24
3
What should you always include after a quote?
A citation (Text #, Line #)
What is an example of a central idea about money?
Money can't buy everything
People will do anything for money
Name one of Mr. Costa's jobs before teaching
- Stock boy for a fish market
- Working on a boat