Part 1 Multiple Choice
Part 2 Argument Essay
Part 3 Literary Analysis
Exam Basics
Bonus
100

How many questions are there in this section?

24

100

How many texts are in this section?

4

100

How many texts do we read for this essay?

1

100

What day and time is the exam?

Tuesday, August 16th at 8:30am
100

What do you do if you don't know a multiple choice answer?

Guess!!

200

How much is each question worth?

1 point

200

How many texts do we need evidence from?

3

200

How many pieces of evidence and analysis do we need?

2 each

200

How much time do you have for the exam?

4.5 hours

200

What is the first tip under "tips for success" on the study guide?

Take your time!

300

What is the first thing you do when starting the multiple choice section?

Read and annotate the questions

300

What three letters do we need to remember when writing the intro paragrpah?

GST

300

What is the central idea? 

The author's message/the theme

300

Which essay is worth more the argument or literary analysis?

Argument 

300

What section of the Regents is less important than the other two?

Literary Analysis

400

I want to get at least ___ multiple choice right!

12 or half

400

Name the first three sentences of body paragraph 1. 

Restate thesis, evidence 1, analysis 1 

400

What is the first sentence in this essay?

The author of this text uses characterization/conflict to show the central idea that sometimes in life  

400

What is the total of RAW SCORE points on the test?

56

400

What is the key thing you need to do when finding evidence?

Make sure you understand the quote!!!

500

The second text on the multiple choice section is usually a _______.

Poem

500

What are the first two sentences of the Counterclaim paragraph?

Counterclaim, rebuttal OR opponents think that, however that is inaccurate 

500

What is the first sentence of the second paragraph?

Additionally, the writing strategy of characterization/conflict develops the central idea because 

500

How many RAW SCORE points do you need for a 50 and a 65?

50: 27 pts

65: 31 pts

500
What bothers Mr. McDonald when not done properly on the regents? Hint: It has to do with evidence in essays.

When quotes are not properly cited: The text says, "quote" (text 1, line 1).

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