Basic Information
What are the three parts of the ELA Regents?
Part 1: Multiple Choice, Part 2: Argumentative Essay, Part 3: Text-Based Analysis
What is the first thing you should do on the multiple choice section?
Read the question before reading the passage
What should your argumentative essay include?
A claim, counterclaim, textual evidence, and a conclusion.
What’s the goal of Part 3: Text-Based Analysis?
To analyze how an author develops a central idea using literary or rhetorical techniques.
How much time do students have to complete the ELA Regents exam?
3 hours
How can you use context clues to answer a vocabulary question?
Cover the word, substitute a new word, then eliminate wrong answers.
What’s a good strategy for organizing your argumentative essay?
Annotating; outlining
How can you structure your Part 3?
Intro with central idea, body paragraphs with evidence and analysis, conclusion.
What is the highest score you can earn on the ELA Regents exam?
100
What does the 'Prove Your Answer' strategy focus on?
Finding specific evidence in the text to support your answer.
What rubric category focuses on the strength of your ideas?
Content and analysis.
What are techniques authors use to develop central ideas?
Imagery; figurative language;
Tone
Diction (word choice)
Repetition
Symbolism
Dialogue
Structure or organization
Contrast
Characterization (in literary texts)
What score is considered passing on the ELA Regents exam?
65
What is one common type of wrong answer choice to eliminate?
Off topic; too specific or general; only partially correct; Misinterprets the text
How can you improve your 'Command of Evidence' score?
By using strong, relevant quotes and explaining them well.
Embedding quotes smoothly into your sentences
Choosing the best evidence from multiple texts
Connecting evidence clearly to your claim and reasoning
Avoiding vague or unrelated evidence
What rubric category looks at how clearly your ideas are organized?
Coherence, Organization, and Style
Name one skill assessed in all three parts of the ELA Regents exam.
-Use of textual evidence
Reading comprehension
Analysis of author’s purpose or central idea
Making inferences from text
Clear and coherent writing
Supporting claims with evidence
How do you answer an inference question?
Make a logical guess supported by textual evidence.
How should you address the counterclaim in your essay?
Acknowledge it and explain why your argument is stronger.
How do you support your analysis in Part 3?
By quoting the passage and explaining how the quote develops the central idea.