Regents Part 1: Multiple Choice
How many multiple choice questions are there total?
24
What is a claim?
other variations of this answer are acceptable as long as it is accurate
How many central ideas and writing strategies must you identify in your text analysis response?
1 (ONE) central idea, 1 (ONE) writing strategy
Charlie
What color are Ms. Olko's eyes?
Hazel
How many passages must you read on the multiple choice section of the Regents?
three! (3)
What is a counterclaim?
the opposite side or position of the claim, the opposing claim
How many paragraphs should a text analysis response be?
2-3 paragraphs
Who are Charlie's best friends?
Sam & Patrick
What country is Ms. Kwon from/ what is her cultural identity?
South Korea ("Korea" "South Korean" and "Korean-American" are also acceptable)
What are the three genres of texts you must read for the multiple choice section?
1) Fiction 2) Poetry 3) Non-fiction
Where can you find the TOPIC of the Regents argument essay?
On the directions page for the Regents Part 2: Argument Essay
List THREE (3) different writing strategies (aka literary devices)
(Any 3 of the following)
characterization
conflict
symbolism
foreshadowing
figurative language
personification
imagery
What is the writing style used in this novel?
Letters, Epistolary Writing form
Where is Ms. Olko from?
She was born in Brooklyn, but she and her family are Polish.
What is one strategy you can use to retain information and/or select the best possible answer choice for the multiple choice exam?
Any of the following: two-column notes, annotations, reading 1-2 lines before the lines stated in the question, process of elimination
How many different texts MUST you use for textual evidence to get a passing score on the Argument Essay?
THREE!!!! (3)
PLEASE REMEMBER IT IS THREE
DO NOT FORGET YOU NEED TO USE EVIDENCE FROM THREE DIFFERENT TEXTS!! MY GOODNESS PLEASE
What is a central idea? Provide a definition, then state ONE example of a central idea.
A life lesson, moral of a story, or a general statement about life or people that is communicated through a text.
examples: not everyone can be trusted, hard work and determination pay off, life isn't always fair
What did Aunt Helen do to Charlie ?
She sexually abused him as a child
What animals does Ms. Kwon live with?
A leopard gecko named Spot and a streetcat named Cosmo
TRUE/FALSE: If you're unsure about a question, you should skip it and leave it blank
What is the proper way to cite your evidence in the argument essay?
(Text #, Line #) for example: (Text 1, Line 4)
What is a sentence starter you can use to begin your text analysis response that introduces the TWO necessary components of analysis?
The central idea of the the text _________ (title) is _______________________ (central idea), this is developed by the writing the strategy _____________ (writing strategy).
OR
In literature as in life, ___________________ (central idea). This is developed in the text ____________ (title) through the writing strategy ___________________(writing strategy).
In the end, does Charlie participate in life? What helped him get there?
He went to a mental health facility and yes he participate in life as he goes through the tunnel.
What is Ms. Olko's favorite energy drink?
Sugar Free Redbull