Test-Taking Strategies
If you are unsure of an answer and cannot figure it out, you should make an __________________ guess
educated
If you see an author using repetition, why are they using it? (what is the point of repetition)
*answers vary
to emphasize an idea
What is the definition of a claim?
The statement that shows what you are arguing
What is the definition of central idea?
(*answers vary, judge decides if it fits) the main message central to a text or section of a text
The argument essay is graded out of 6, then multiplied by WHAT to get the total value of points?
4
To understand what the question is asking you, you should underline ______________ in the question.
key words
Give the definition for: CONFLICT
The problem of the story/a struggle between two or more opposing forces
How many texts do you need to use (AT LEAST) in your argument essay?
3 (4 would be great!)
How many paragraphs does the Text-Analysis response ask you to write?
2-3
Define rebuttal
the comeback to the counterclaim/saying why your side is still correct
During Part 2, you should read all of text 1, but only read about ________ lines of texts 2, 3, and 4 to get evidence and save time
This literary element is defined as: when one thing represents or stands for another; a concrete object/thing is used to represent an abstract concept
symbolism
WHY do you need to include a counterclaim AND rebuttal for the argument essay?
*answers vary
Not an argument without a counterclaim, it says it in the directions, etc. ; but cannot be wishy-washy/a Johnny by not coming back from the counterclaim
Name the three literary elements that you can almost always rely on for the text-analysis response
tone, conflict, POV
Based on the sentence below, define the word "futile":
After searching for hours, the woman realized her efforts were futile: the necklace was gone forever.
futile = useless, pointless
How long should you take to complete each part of the exam? (how long for part 1, part 2, part 3?
45 mins-hour for Part 1, 1hr and 30 mins for Part 2, 30-45 mins for Part 3
GIVE THE DEFINITION FOR IMAGERY
*answers may vary slightly, but something similar to: creating a picture in the reader's head (by using the 5 senses)
What is the HIGHEST SCORE you can get (out of 6) if you do NOT use AT LEAST 3 texts??
3 out of 6
(*SO USE AT LEAST 3!!)
If you forget every literary element ever to exist, where can you find a list of them (so that you can complete a text-analysis response)?
Directions page/guidelines
Name the number of points that can be earned for each section of the exam (must get all three to get the question correct)
24 Part 1 (MC)
24 Part 2 (Argument)
8 Part 3 (TAR)
What order should you do the parts of the exam in?
(Out of parts 1, 2, and 3, which should you do first, then second, then third?)
Part 2 (argument), then part 1 (MC), then part 3 (TAR)
As seen as an answer choice on the 2025 January ELA Regents, THIS literary device is: a short story used to make a bigger point/convey an idea
ex. The "don't be a Johnny" STORY is used to make the point that you need to pick ONE side of the argument
andecote
Name the five paragraphs of your argument essay (first is the ___, then you do ___, etc...)
introduction, first MEAL for claim, second MEAL for claim, counterclaim/rebuttal, conclusion
If you are running out of time on the Text Analysis, you must AT LEAST WRITE a ___________________ and _______________________
central idea and literary element
Name the three types/GENRES of texts that are on the Part 1 MC
fiction, poetry, non-fiction