Mastering Task III Literary Analysis for ELA Regents

What is the primary task in the Common Core English Regents Task 3 essay?

• Write a personal reflection

• Compare two different texts

• Identify the central idea and explain how one writing strategy develops it

• Write a summary of the text

Which text are students required to closely read for the August 2015 ELA Regents Task 3?

• Dracula

• Frankenstein

• The Great Gatsby

• A Sound of Thunder

What theme does Mr. Castellano identify in 'Dracula'?

• Love conquers all

• We fear the unknown

• The power of friendship

• Good vs. evil

Which literary element does Mr. Castellano use to show the theme in 'Dracula'?

• Tone

• Characterization

• Setting

• Plot

What does the narrator compare himself to in the quote 'I behaved much as a rat does in a trap'?

• A snake

• A rat

• A bird

• A lion

What does the narrator hope to achieve by finding out all he can about Count Dracula?

• To defeat Dracula

• To understand Dracula and feel more at ease

• To become friends with Dracula

• To escape from Dracula

What should the introduction of the essay include?

• A summary of the text

• At least three sentences stating what you are going to prove

• A list of characters

• A personal opinion

What is the purpose of using quotes in the essay?

• To summarize the text

• To confuse the reader

• To support the analysis

• To fill up space

What is the final step in writing the essay according to Mr. Castellano?

• Reading the essay aloud

• Writing a rough draft

• Editing the essay

• Submitting the essay

What does Mr. Castellano recommend for improving writing skills?

• Practicing handwriting

• Watching more videos

• Visiting his website and signing up for his newsletter

• Reading more books