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ACT English test tip of the day:
When you come across a question stem like this: The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion. Should the underlined portion be kept or deleted?
Consider the following:
✔️When being asked to add, keep, or delete, reread the rest of the paragraph. Consider how the info in question contributes to the paragraph's main topic. Is the info relevant or is it irrelevant and distracting? Would keeping/adding the info make the paragraph easier to understand? Does the info fit at this particular point in the paragraph or does it interrupt the flow?
✔️When being asked to keep or revise, compare the revision to the original. When you read the original, does it seem like something is missing that a revision could resolve? Or, conversely, does the revision feel more vague/less clear than the original?
✔️Once you've decided to keep, add, delete, or revise, evaluate the justification provided and choose the best one.
❤️🖤See your English teacher if you need extra help!❤️🖤
ACT English test tip of the day:
When you see a question stem like this: Which choice most effectively concludes the paragraph and essay? -OR- Which of the following sentences, if added here, would most effectively conclude the essay?
Approach these questions by a)reading the stem carefully. Does it ask for an effective conclusion or a particular type of conclusion? b)reread the last paragraph. Pay attention to the second to last paragraph in particular. Does the conclusion follow smoothly from this sentence? Does it make sense in the context of the paragraph and the passage? c)select a conclusion that ties together the main ideas discussed in the passage. Avoid answers that seem to introduce a new or tangential topic. See your English teacher if you need extra practice. ❤️🖤
LWC Prom is coming soon! Read here for more info and details!
ACT English Test Tip of the Day:
If you see a question stem like this--"Given that all the following choices are accurate, which one provides the most effective link between the preceding sentence/paragraph and the sentence/paragraph that follows?" --approach the question by a)reading the stem carefully. Does the question ask for a transition that provides a link from the preceding sentence or a transition that leads into the next sentence (or both)? Is the question asking about a transition from one paragraph to another? b) Reread the rest of the paragraph--does the transition mark a shift in the focus of the paragraph? c) Select the choice that fulfills the instructions in the stem and provides the most logical transition.
See your English teacher if you need extra help! ❤️🖤
Over 100 students took the STAMP exam today in the LWC library. This exam measures a student’s proficiency in language. Students took the exam in Spanish, French, German, and Polish. The STAMP exam can help a student qualify for the prestigious Seal of Biliteracy!
LINCOLN-WAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA presents:
"Dreams of Journey, Pictures and Liber-Tea"
SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH 3:00PM
LWC, CHARLES STARK CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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Your LWC Varsity Scholastic Bowl defeated Lockport Township, Joliet Central, and Lincoln-Way West tonight to earn the Regional Championship. Excellent work, Knights!
ACT English test tip of the day:
If you are given a question stem like this:
Given that all the following sentences are accurate, which one would most effectively introduce the paragraph? OR Which choice best introduces the main subject of the paragraph?
Approach these questions by a)reading the rest of the paragraph to identify its main focus. b)rereading the last sentence of the preceding paragraph. c)looking for a sentence that best introduces the main topic of the paragraph and transitions smoothly from the preceding paragraph.
See your English teacher if you need additional help! ❤️🖤
Students in Ms. Rush’s English 3 classes got to play teacher! They analyzed demo. ACT essays using the ACT rubric provided. “Students” John, Jacob, Jingle, Heimer, & Schmidt were all evaluated for their analysis, use of evidence, and grammar conventions. Afterward, the real scores and reasonings were shared for discussion. ❤️🖤🎶
ACT English test tip of the day: VERBS
Do the choices differ in number? Which choice agrees in number with the subject? Which verb choice is most logical or precise in the context of the sentence? Do the choices differ in tense? Which choice is consistent with the tense of the other verbs in the paragraph? ❤️🖤
ACT English tip of the day:
PRONOUN/ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT
To choose the right answer, ask yourself: Does the pronoun have a clear antecedent? Has the pronoun been formed correctly (don't mistake contractions for possessives)? Does the pronoun agree in number with its antecedent?
Lincoln Way Central Celebrates National School Social Work Week! Thank you School Social Workers for all you do!
ACT English tips:
For punctuation questions, eliminate choices that use unnecessary commas between subjects/verbs, between adjectives/nouns, or between prepositional phrases. Punctuation should match-don't pair a comma with a dash or parentheses.
In order to use a semicolon, be sure an independent clause is on both sides of the semicolon.
See your English teacher if you need extra practice!❤️🖤
The LWC Wind Ensemble traveled to Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais to perform in the SWSC Band Festival Friday. The students performed well and learned a ton during the clinic session with Mrs. San Roman from Oswego High School.
Lincoln-Way's annual ArtWorks Festival is Saturday, March 15th at L-Way East from 10am--3pm. The public is invited to attend this event that will include a student art exhibit, musical performances, art demonstrations, and hands-on art activities for kids. The art exhibit will feature over 1,000 pieces of student artwork from 30 area schools and include work from all grade levels, kindergarten through high school. See the ArtWorks event flyer for a schedule of activities.
Junior Parents and Students: Join Julie Nelson, Regional Recruitment Director at Xavier University, for a virtual presentation Wednesday night at 6:30 pm. She will walk students and families through all aspects of the college search process.
https://tinyurl.com/3tdauhx2
The combined LWC/LWW Festival Orchestra was delighted to be rehearsed by Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra director Harvey Felder this afternoon. The students gained much insight into their repertoire from Mr. Felder and had a wonderful time!
LWC LIFE and Pathways classes had a great day exploring the museum! ⚡️🚀🚢
Congrats to LWC student, Hugh McNamee, for his two 2nd place finishes at the 2025 Special Olympics State Winter Games in snowshoeing!
The LWC Instructional Music class is having fun drumming the beat to popular songs! 🥁🎵
