About the Test
What is the date and time of the English Regents?
What is June 9th, 2026 at 7:45am
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 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
(Answers may vary)
How many paragraphs should your Argument Essay be? What paragraph should your counter argument be in? How should you start that paragraph?
6
5th paragraph
Some may say that...
Which writing strategy does your teacher suggest you use for this response?
Characterization! (or imagery, or conflict, or symbolism)
Define Symbolism. Give an example.
Symbolism is the idea that things represent other things
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?
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?
At least 2
Define Conflict. Give an example from a book we've read.
A struggle either internally or externally between characters
How many points is EACH section of the test?
MC, Argument, Text-Analysis
Multiple Choice = 24 pts
Argument Essay = 24 pts
Text-Analysis = 8 pts
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: Do social media influencers have a positive impact on today's adolescents? (Remember, there are two parts.)
HOOK then THESIS (claim + 2 reasons)
If you do not separate your paragraphs, do not use 2 pieces of evidence, or do not write about a central idea/writing strategy, what is the highest you can get on the rubric?
2/4, half credit!
Characterize THREE different people we read about this year.
Answers will vary.