Reviewing ELA Regents Part 2 Concepts

What is the primary skill tested in Part 2 of the ELA Regents?

• Ability to summarize texts

• Ability to argue like a lawyer

• Ability to write creatively

• Ability to analyze poetry

How many texts are provided for evidence in Part 2 of the ELA Regents?

• Three texts

• Five texts

• Two texts

• Four texts

What should you write on your paper before analyzing texts?

• Definitions of key terms

• Your name and date

• What pro and con stand for

• A brief summary of each text

According to the teacher, what happens if you don't pull evidence from at least three texts?

• You automatically fail the Regents

• You can still pass if the essay is strong

• You will need to rewrite the essay

• You may receive partial credit

What is the purpose of a hook in an essay's introductory paragraph?

• To summarize the main argument

• To list the sources of evidence

• To present the thesis statement

• To grab the reader's attention

What is the significance of the 'BS sentence' in an essay?

• It offers a counterclaim

• It concludes the essay

• It states the main argument

• It provides a background of the topic

What does the acronym 'ICE' stand for in essay writing?

• Infer, Compare, Evaluate

• Identify, Clarify, Exemplify

• Introduce, Conclude, Elaborate

• Introduce, Cite, Explain

What should you do if you don't explain the evidence in your essay?

• The essay will be too long

• It's considered as 'evidence vomiting'

• The evidence will be seen as irrelevant

• The essay will be considered incomplete

What is the final component of a concluding paragraph?

• A final hook

• Restate your thesis

• Present a new idea

• Summarize the evidence

What should you always start and end your essays with, according to the teacher?

• A question

• A summary

• A hook

• A quote