ELA Regents Prep!

Which parts of the ELA Regents require writing?

• Part 1

• Part 2

• Part 3

• Part 2 and Part 3

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.5

In Part 2 (Argument), how many texts do you need to use in your essay?

• At least 2

• At least 3

• At least 4

• At least 1

Which of these is not necessary in an ELA Regents argument essay?

• End with a "call to action"

• Support your claims with textual evidence

• Analyze evidence

• Present and refute a counterclaim

What is a "counterclaim"?

• Your side of the argument

• A quote you disagree with

• An opposing side of the argument

• A defensive move in martial arts

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What is a "refutation"?

• An argument against a counterclaim

• A refusal to do something

• Evidence that supports an opposing side

• A...um...uhhh...

Which of these sentences shows proper citation of evidence?

• In text 1 "General Tso's chicken is" delicious in lines 11-12.

• Text 1 say "general Tso's chken is delicus." line 11-12

• According to Text 1, "General Tso's chicken is delicious" (lines 11-12).

• According to Text 1 it states General Tso's chicken is delicious. (lines 11-12)

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What makes this the correct way to cite evidence?

According to Text 1, "General Tso's chicken is delicious" (lines 11-12).

• It supplies the Text number

• It supplies the line numbers in parenthesis at the end

• It includes quotation marks around the quote

• All of the above

One strategy for annotating texts when preparing to write an argument is:

• Underline every single sentence

• Break the topic into two opposing sides and annotate evidence for "Yes" or "No"

• Copy off the person next to you

• Circle evidence of the use of writing strategies like imagery and rhetoric

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Which of these belongs in a text-analysis response (Part 3)?

• As you can see, bears have been proven to be dangerous; therefore we should not allow bears to roam free.

• We should allow bears to visit our yards as long as they don't cause damage.

• Many people argue that bears deserve equal rights to humans because, after all, they were here first.

• The writer uses imagery to develop the central idea that nature, while dangerous, can also be beautiful.

Which of these do you not need to analyze in Part 3 (Text-Analysis Response)? [think carefully]

• a text

• imagery

• central idea

• writing strategy