Understanding the ELA Common Core Exam

The video provides an overview of the 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 in a literary excerpt. The video also offers strategies for tackling each section effectively.

What is the primary focus of the video by Lee?

• To explain the grading system of the exam.

• To discuss the history of the English language.

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

• To provide a detailed analysis of a novel.

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

• Three

• Five

• Four

• Two

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

• A literary passage

• A poem

• A scientific article

• A historical document

How many multiple-choice questions follow Passage B?

• Five

• Twelve

• Nine

• Ten

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

• It is a fictional story.

• It is a poem.

• It is a dialogue.

• It is an informational text.

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

• Ignoring the passage content.

• Identifying clues in the questions.

• Memorizing all passages.

• Guessing all answers.

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

• All four

• At least one

• At least two

• At least three

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

• You receive extra points for creativity.

• You are disqualified from the exam.

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

• You automatically fail.

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

• Creating a fictional story.

• Summarizing the entire text.

• Identifying a central idea and analyzing a writing strategy.

• Writing a poem.

What must be included in your text analysis response?

• A list of vocabulary words.

• A summary of the author's biography.

• A personal opinion.

• Evidence to support your analysis.