how to pass english language arts
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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
and criticize people and their actions:Disney RehabOpen 24/7 for all
yourWasted Days and Wasted Nights
Disney Dancing StudiosHow to dance for millions
Bring your own wrecking ball
December 1
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
Handwriting Counts
English Language Arts
EOC EXAM