How to Pass

English Language Arts 

EOC

Two Sections• Writing

– Revise/Edit– Original Essays

• Reading– Multiple Choice Analysis– Short Answer

• Both sections require Close Reading

• Both sections require Careful Writing

Writing &Reading

• Literary– Short Story– Article

• Expository– Informational

• Visual– Billboard – Advertisement– Movie Poster– Photo

Reading Strategies

• As you read:– Take notes– Highlight– Circle– Underline– Understand                       Word Meanings

• Figurative Language

– Imagery• Language that appeals to the senses

–See–Hear–Smell–Touch

Mental Images• Imagery

– Captures sensory experiences in words (see, smell, feel, taste, hear)

– Produces vivid mental pictures of memories, emotions, ideas

Literary Terms

• Symbolism– Object that stands for          another

• Ex:  Dove

• Personification– Give Human Qualities to animals, objects, ideas

• Ex: Raven

Comparisons• Analogy

– Explain two things that                                           have similarities                         

• You can’t teach an old                                           dog new tricks

• Metaphor– Is   

• All the world is a stage

• Simile– Like or As 

• Understanding hit me like a bucket of cold water

Figurative Language

• Onamatopoeia• Appeals to hearing

• Splat, Crackle, Sizzle

• Hyperbole• Extreme Exaggeration

• “We walked a million miles.”

• Idiom• Sick as a dog• Bought the farm• High as a kite• Jump the gun

Literary Elements• Characters

–Main characters• Who or what they represent

• Impact–Abigail The Crucible

In Character

• Secondary Characters– Play a critical role in plot development• Presence by the Fire

– Provide essentialsymbolism• Gatsby ‐ Daisy

Theme

• The Message–Primary theme

• Strongest idea communicated

– Injustice– Discrimination–Overcoming Adversity– Achieving Dreams  

Author’s Purpose

• Persuade  • Convince• Argue• Prove

• Inform• Explain  • Teach• Build Awareness

• Entertain• Describe

* Author’s Bias

Setting

• Place and Time• Geographical Location

– Specific • City• Country• Region• Continent

On Location

• Physical Environment– Subway, Hotel, Prison Cell

• Mental Environment– Depression, Fear, Insanity

• Cultural Environment– TKM– Gatsby

*** Connect Literature to                                 History

Plot

• What Happens

• When it Happens

• Who it Happens to– Sequence of Events– Built around a Conflict– Moves toward Resolution

Plot• Exposition ▲ Introduction• Rising Action ▲Conflict Begins• Climax ► Turning Point• Falling Action  ▼Start Closing• Resolution  ▼Ending

Literary Terms

• Frame Story– Story within a story

• Mood– Atmosphere, Feeling

• Foreshadowing– Hints – Builds curiosity or                                 suspense

• Flashback– Story interruption to       

Look Back– Flashforward

Irony• Situational Irony

– A sharp contrast between                        reality and expectations

• Verbal Irony– A contrast between what is  said and what is actually meant

• Dramatic Irony– Contrast between what a  says or character thinks and what the                           reader knows is true 

SatireUse of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose 

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Short Answer• Purpose

– Reasonable answer– Supported with accurate and relevantevidence from text

– Clear and specific

Author’s Purpose• Inform ‐ Factual• Express – Personal Point of View• Persuade – Influence Reader• Entertain – Humor, Suspense

Checklist• Topic Sentence: Answer the question• Prove Answer: Cite evidence from the text with a “quote”

• Explain: Evidence– Answer all 3 questions – Do not leave any blank

Analyze & Evaluate• Textual Evidence

– Make Inferences (Reasonable Guess)– Draw Conclusions– Make Predictions– Make Connections to Multiple Texts

Sample Question

Sample Answer

(A) I believe that Nancy has an adventurous spirit even though she is unable to physically experience a great adventure. (C) She chooses to read about others and live through their experiences like, “With Peter Matthiessen I have trekked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain.” (E) From her wheel chair she has an adventurous spirit even if she can’t travel anymore.

Specific• Character• Theme• Mood• Conflict• Setting• Author

Clear & Focused 

• First sentence– Answers the question– States name of article

• Second sentence– Evidence

• Direct quote or paraphrase

• Third sentence– Finish – Conclusion

• Fourth sentence                          (Only in Connection)

Expository & Persuasive Essays

• Show your thinking• Explain both sides (counter‐argument)

• Clear and Complete• Good paragraph organization

• Thorough development of ideas

• Good language usage

Read – Think – Write1. Read the Prompt  ‐ Underline it2. Read the “Think Carefully About” ***3. Read the Quote4. XXX the Quote5. Write about the prompt – the Underline

Be Sure To• Clearly state your THESIS• Organize and develop IDEAS effectively• Choose your WORDS carefully• EDIT for grammar, mechanics, and sentences

THESIS

http://www.shmoop.com/video/how‐to‐write‐a‐killer‐thesis‐statement

Paragraph Construction

• One Topic • One Idea • One Paragraph• Topic Sentence• 3 Supporting Sentences

• Give Examples• Elaborate on your ideas

• Conclude and/or Transition

Introductory Paragraph

• Attention Grabber• NRG Stadium has half the bathrooms necessary to serve the female public.

• Informative Sentence• Statistics show that more women attend events at the NRG complex than men.

• Thesis Statement• To better serve the public, NRG should convert some of the men’s restrooms into women’s restrooms. 

Concluding Paragraph• Restate thesis

• NRG should convert some of the men’s restrooms into women’s restrooms. 

• Summarize main points• Since NRG has designed more exhibits to attract women, it must now provide services to these women.

• Conclude• NRG Stadium has a duty to meet the restroom needs of female attendees.

Grammar is                Important

• Spelling • Capitalization • Punctuation• Sentence structure

Essay• Prewrite – Brainstorm ideas• Compose – Rough draft• Revise – Clear & organized• Edit – Proofread & corrections• Final Draft – Clear & neat

Weird Words

• Because

• Until

• Many

• Today

• Cause cuz

• Till til

• A lot lots

• Now a days

Choose the Right Word

• Many Tons• Anyway anyways [not a word]• Seriously OMG or LOL

• There Their  They’re• To Too Two

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English Language Arts 

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