Central Idea
What part of the ELA Regent is the Central Idea Essay: Part 1, 2 or 3?
Part 1
Define each part of N.A.T.E.
Number
Annotate
Translate
Eliminate
Number this topic question. (2,1,3)
Should teachers assign homework every night?
2= Should
1= teachers
3= assign homework every night
What is the name and racial background of the main character?
Joni- Black
Define Linguist.
Someone who studies languages.
What are two writing strategies we have learned in class? Define them.
Conflict ( a problem or struggle)
Characterization ( a description of a character's traits, internal)
What should you annotate first, according to NATE?
Annotate the questions first!
Then annotate the text.
Say the affirmative and negative claim for the topic.
Should teachers assign homework every night?
Affirmative: Teachers should assign homework every night because.........
Negative: Teachers should not assign homework every night because.........
What type of college does Joni want to attend and why?
HBCU (predominantly black) b/c she wants to connect with her identity/feel confident
What are your English teachers' names for this class? Spell them.
Ms. Akther / Mr. Perez
Ms. Akther/ Ms. Perez/ Ms. Kirgan
In your essay, what phrase do you use to explain characterization AND what phrase do you use to explain conflict?
_______can be characterized as ________
The conflict is internal/external because ________.
The word "break" in the the phrase, "Now, I had to break the news to my parents " most likely means
a) fracture
b) pause
c) tell
d) interrupt
c) tell
1) Define counterclaim.
2) What is a phrase that can be used to introduce the counterclaim?
3) Write a counterclaim to this claim:
Teachers should assign homework every night because students need to practice what they learned in class.
Counterclaim= opponent's argument, opposite position of the claim
Opponents think that... / Other people think/say/believe that.....
Opponents think that teachers should not assign homework every night because_______________
How would you characterize Junior? Use the regents characterization sentence frame.
Junior be characterized as ______ because ____
When is the June regents?
June 9th, 2026
Define central idea. How can we start the central idea sentence?
To communicate a central idea/message.
The central idea is sometimes in life, _________
How many total multiple choice questions on the regents? How many points is each question?
24 questions
1 point for each question
What is the purpose of the rebuttal? How can you start the rebuttal sentence?
Write a rebuttal to the counterclaim:
Opponents think that teachers should not assign homework every night because students need time to relax.
Purpose: Explain why counterclaim argument is not strong/weak/faulty, my claim is stronger
However, opponent's argument is weak/invalid/faulty/incorrect because.............
Explain one conflict in the story. Say/write a connected a central idea.
In the story, the conflict is ___________ because _______________
The central idea is sometimes in life, ____________
How many credits do you need to graduate high school?
44
Explain the central idea represented in the image
The central idea is sometimes in life
What are the two incorrect answers AND what is the correct answer?
The overall tone of the story "Oreo" can best be described as:
a) comical b) angry c) secretive d)anxious
Obviously incorrect: A (comical) and B (angry)
Correct: d) anxious
How many sources (texts) are you given for the argument essay? How many sources do you have to use in your essay?
4 sources total; you must use 3 sources in the essay
Who is the author of "Oreo"?
What is the significance of "Oreo" in this story?
Brandi Colbert, Oreo signifies races, Black on outside, white on inside = insult
What is the name of the principal of this school? What does ATLAS represent?
Ms. Messmann
Art, Technology, Language, Advocacy, Social Justice