Regents 101
What is a central idea?
a life lesson, the message the author wants the reader to understand
What is a conflict?
How many years has Maspeth HS existed?
13
What is called when I cross out answer choices that don't make sense
SLASH THAT TRASH
Process of elimination
TAG stands for...
Title, author, genre
How many sources do we need to use for the Argumentative essay?
3
The two types of characterization are...
direct and indirect
What is our school's mascot?
The argonauts
Do you need to read and understand every part of the texts in the argument essay?
NO- find evidence that you understand and supports one of the sides and move on!
What does genre mean?
the type of literary work
novel, poem, etc.
What is the formula for writing a claim statement?
position on the topic + reason 1 + reason 2
What is an allusion?
A reference to another literary work, historical event, movie, song etc.
Who is in charge of student activities?
Ms. Tarantola & Ms. Koskinas
What is a best practice when you begin the multiple choice section?
Read the question first
Name all of the parts of TREAT
Topic sentence
Relevant Information
Evidence
Analysis
Tie it all together
What is the formula for writing the thesis in a Text analysis essay?
TAG line, + writing strategy + central idea
Ali is a walking dictionary is an example of this writing strategy...
metaphor
Which teacher in the English department has been teaching at Maspeth the longest?
Ms. Hoffman & Ms. Fadul
Where can I find the title of the text and author for the text analysis essay?
on the last page of the text at the bottom
How many pieces of evidence should you have in a Text Analysis Essay?
2
What is the purpose of the counterclaim?
to show the other side of the argument and then prove it wrong
What is imagery?
descriptive language that appeals to the 5 senses
What is the principal's name?
Ms. Alicanoglu
What do I need to do before I begin reading my texts for the argument essay?
Look for the topic question on the directions page. Read the text titles to determine which side each might take.
How many multiple choice questions are there on the Regents?
24