End of Year ELA 2025 I

Judging whether an author’s reasoning is strong or weak

• Assessing the emotional appeal of the argument.

• Evaluating the strength of an argument based on evidence and logic.

• Determining the author's intent behind the argument.

• Analyzing the historical context of the argument.

Spelling pattern: Dropping final e

• Drop the final e before adding a suffix that starts with a vowel (e.g., make + ing = making).

• Always keep the final e when adding any suffix.

• Only drop the final e when adding a consonant suffix.

• The final e is dropped only in plural forms.

Semicolons (;)

• Join closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

• Separate items in a list.

• Indicate a pause longer than a comma but shorter than a period.

• Introduce a quotation.

Correct Verb Tenses

• Use the correct verb tense to show when something happens.

• Use any verb tense to show when something happens.

• Use the past tense for all actions.

• Use the future tense for all actions.

There = place or position (e.g., The keys are over there.)

• Here

• There

• Everywhere

• Somewhere

Colons (:)

• Introduce a list or explanation. Example: She brought everything: pencils, paper, and a ruler.

• Indicate a pause in a sentence.

• Separate two independent clauses.

• Introduce a quotation.

Signal Words for Cause and Effect

• because

• although

• however

• in addition

Example of Sequence

• To plant a flower, first dig a small hole. Then place the seed inside. Next, cover it with soil. Finally, water the area.

• Dig a hole, water the area, cover with soil, and then place the seed inside.

• Place the seed inside, cover it with soil, dig a hole, and then water the area.

• Water the area, cover it with soil, dig a hole, and then place the seed inside.

Tip for identifying text structures: Graphic organizers

• Use graphic organizers to map out the structure.

• Read the text multiple times for better understanding.

• Summarize the text in your own words.

• Highlight key terms and phrases in the text.

They're = contraction of "they are" (e.g., They're going to the park.)

• They're

• Theyre

• They are

• They've