Argumentative Essays
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
persuade readers to accept your viewpoint
What is the most important part of Writing a task 3 essay?
Identifying a central idea of the text.
What is the strategy in which a students might cross out certain answers to multiple choice questions?
Process of elimination
What is the day and time of the ELA regents?
Tuesday, June 8th @ 9:15 am.
This was the most used song on TikToc on 2025
"Pretty Little Baby"
What is the function or format of an introductory paragraph?
What are the most popular/SAFE writing strategies to discuss in a task 3 essay?
Imagery
Conflict
Characterization
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What is the strategy in which a students might read question, write an answer and go back and check their annotations to answer a multiple choice question?
Predicting an answer.
How much time do students have to complete ELA Regents Exam?
3 hours.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from this country.
France.
What is the function of a counterlaim/rebuttal paragraph?
What is the central idea of the passage?
Over the past two decades, smartphones have changed how people communicate. Friends and family can stay connected across long distances through text messages, video calls, and social media. However, some researchers argue that constant connectivity can reduce face-to-face interactions and make it harder for people to focus on the present moment.
A. Smartphones have transformed communication but may also create challenges.
B. Researchers want people to stop using smartphones.
A. Smartphones have transformed communication but may also create challenges.
What is the strategy in which a student might mark up the question?
Annotating the question
What time should students who are taking the exam, get to school?
8:30 am.
What is an interesting fact about Mrs. Lee or Ms. Britt?
Most answers will be accepted :-)
Explain the structure of a body paragraph for an argumentative essay.
Claim/Reason
Context
Evidence
Analysis
Evidence
Analysis
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Explain what makes this central idea strong:
"The author's use of characterization shows how the protagonist's willingness to take risks helps develop the central idea that personal growth occurs when people step outside their comfort zones."
Names a central idea that is a general statement
Includes a writing strategy
Explains that the author uses the writing strategy to showcase the central idea (explicit connection)
When stuck between two answer choices, what should someone do?
Look for which answer has more evidence
Examine key words that determine the difference between the two answers (ex; usually, often, typically, barely)
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What types of texts are included in the Multiple-Choice portion of the exam?
Fiction
Poetry
Nonfiction
These are the names of Starr's brothers in The Hate U Give
Seven and Sekhani
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How many sources should the writer include in their argumentative essay?
3!
When citing strong textual evidence, students should do the following:
Multiple-Choice questions are usually made up of what type of questions?
Word /Meaning Questions
Central Idea & Theme
Author’s Purpose & Inference
How much time should be spent on each part of the regents exam?
MC: 60 minutes
Argumentative Essay: 75-90 minutes
Text Analysis (Task 3) Essay: 30-40 minutes
What is photosynthesis?
The biochemical process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and energy-rich sugars