Overall English Regents

Front

What is the minimum number of texts you must reference in Part 2 to score higher than a 3 out of 6?

Back

Three

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What are effective strategies for reading a poem in Part 1?

Back

Identify the main subject, identify the central idea, and look for literary elements.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the first step you should take during the Part 1 Multiple Choice section?

Back

Read the questions and highlight the lines in the text that they refer to.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

How many paragraphs should your Part 2 Argument contain?

Back

Five

Front

What is a good strategy for answering Part 1 Multiple Choice questions?

Back

Carefully read each option and eliminate the obviously wrong ones before making a selection.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the purpose of referencing multiple texts in your argument?

Back

To support your claims and provide a well-rounded analysis.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What should you do if you encounter a difficult question in the Multiple Choice section?

Back

Skip it and return to it later if time allows.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

Why is it important to identify literary elements in a poem?

Back

They enhance understanding of the poem's meaning and themes.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of the central idea in a text?

Back

It conveys the main message or argument the author is trying to communicate.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does it mean to 'skim and guess' in a reading comprehension test?

Back

It refers to quickly reading through the text without fully understanding it, which is not recommended.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10