Part 2 - Argument Essay: English Regents

For the Part 2 Argument Essay, you will be asked to closely read how many texts?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

You can choose any topic you want for the Part 2 Argument Essay?

• True

• False

You must use evidence from ___ of the 4 texts to develop your argument.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

I must identify each source that I reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, graphic)

• True

• Flase

I must distinguish my claim from alternate or opposing claims.

• True

• False

My ideas do not have to be organized.

• True

• False

Which sentence below is an example of formal style?

• I think shark nets should not be used on coastal beaches because many other species can become stuck in the nets.

• Shark nets should not be used on coastal beaches because many other species can become stuck in the nets.

I should maintain a formal style of writing.

• True

• False

Conventions (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar) are one of the most important components of this essay.

• True

• False

I should write about both sides of the argument and make a case for each.

• True

• False