Understanding the ELA Common Core Exam

The video provides an overview of the English Language Arts (ELA) Common Core Regents exam, which is divided into three parts: multiple-choice, argumentative essay, and text analysis response. The multiple-choice section includes 24 questions based on three passages. The argumentative essay requires using evidence from at least three texts to support a claim. The text analysis response involves identifying a central idea and analyzing a writing strategy. The video also offers strategies for tackling each section effectively.

What is the main purpose of the video created by Lee?

• To explain the grading system of the exam.

• To give a bird's eye view of the ELA Common Core Regents exam.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a novel.

• To discuss the history of the English language.

How many parts does the ELA Common Core Regents exam have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What type of passage is typically found in Passage A of the multiple-choice section?

• A historical document

• A scientific article

• A poem

• A literary passage

How many multiple-choice questions follow Passage B?

• Five

• Nine

• Ten

• Twelve

What is the focus of Passage C in the multiple-choice section?

• A personal essay

• A fictional story

• A poem

• An informational text

What is a key strategy for mastering the multiple-choice section?

• Ignoring the passage content

• Identifying clues in questions

• Memorizing all passages

• Guessing all answers

How many texts must you use to support your claim in the argumentative essay?

• At least three

• All four

• At least two

• At least one

What happens if you use fewer than three texts in the argumentative essay?

• You receive extra points for creativity.

• You automatically pass the exam.

• You can score no higher than a three out of six.

• You are disqualified from the exam.

What is the main task in the text analysis response section?

• Listing all characters in the text

• Writing a fictional story

• Identifying a central idea and analyzing a writing strategy

• Summarizing the entire text

What must be included in your text analysis response to support your analysis?

• Evidence from the text

• A list of vocabulary words

• Personal opinions

• Quotes from other books