About the Test
What is the date and time of the English Regents?
June 14th, 2024 at 7:45am (8:15 start)
How many multiple choice questions are there on the Regents?
24
Can your claim be a MAYBE?
NO! Pick a side!
How many paragraphs does this response need to be? How will you separate each paragraph?
2-3 paragraphs
Skip a line in between each paragraph or indent each paragraph
Define Characterization. Give an example.
The writer reveals the personality of a character
Can the essay be written in pencil?
NO!
How many sections are there on the Reading Comprehension?
3
How many texts do you have to read for the Argument Essay? How many do you have to include in the essay?
Have to read 4. Have to include 3 in the essay.
How many sentences should the introduction and the conclusion be?
1-2 each
Define Imagery. Give an example.
Descriptive language used to appeal to a reader's senses
How long do you have to stay for the English Regents?
At least 2 hours but you are given either 4.5 or 6 hours
Explain one tip to use for the reading comprehension section (multiple choice)
(Answers may vary)
How many paragraphs should your Argument Essay be? What paragraph should your counter argument be in and how should you start that paragraph?
5
4th paragraph
Some may say that...
Which writing strategies does your teacher suggest you use for this response?
Characterization, imagery, or conflict
Define Conflict. Give an example.
A struggle either internally or externally between characters
What are the 3 parts of the English Regents?
Part 1 - Reading Comprehension
Part 2 - Argument Essay
Part 3 - Text-Analysis
What does the number next to some of the words in the reading comprehension mean?
Footnote - The definition is at the bottom of the page
How do you cite which text you are using for your evidence?
(Text #, Line #)
How many pieces of evidence do you need to include in this response?
Two
Two examples of Characterization without using happy, sad, etc.
Answers will vary
What happens to someone whose phone goes off during the test?
Their test is invalid
What does nonfiction mean? What passage is usually the one that is nonfiction?
Passage C
Give me the introduction you would write for the following topic: Should cash currency be eliminated? (Remember, there are two parts.)
HOOK then THESIS (claim + 2 reasons)
What would you write for the introduction paragraph for this section? (Use anything we've read for this question!)
Ex: The author characterizes animal loving Antonina as kind and loving to show the central idea that work is not really work if you are passionate about what you do.
Walk me through an outline for an Argument Essay and for the Text Analysis Essay
Argument: Intro, 2 Body Paragraphs for reasons, Paragraph for Counterargument, Conclusion
Text Analysis - 1 sentence Intro, 1 Body Paragraph with 2 pieces of evidence, 1 sentence Conclusion