Common Core Regents Exam Help
This page contains useful links and information about the exam. If you miss something in class, or want to practice on your own, this page is a good start.
Past Exams
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Part 3 Analysis Essay
Below you will find an exemplar essay that is color coded and outlined, just like we did in class. On the left side of the essay, you will find notes about writing the essay, in addition for space to make your own notations.
There is also an outline to use to help you write the essay.
I have also included the scoring rubric. On the exam, This essay is scored on a 4 point rubric. This is then doubled, so it is worth 8 out of 56 points on the exam.
The task is always the same: Identify a central idea and explain how the author uses writing strategies to support the central idea.
There is also an outline to use to help you write the essay.
I have also included the scoring rubric. On the exam, This essay is scored on a 4 point rubric. This is then doubled, so it is worth 8 out of 56 points on the exam.
The task is always the same: Identify a central idea and explain how the author uses writing strategies to support the central idea.
Part 2 Argument Essay
Below you will find an exemplar essay that is color coded and outlined, just like we did in class. On the left side of the essay, you will find notes about writing the essay, in addition for space to make your own notations.
There is also an outline to use to help you write the essay.
I have also included the scoring rubric. On the exam, This essay is scored on a 6 point rubric. This is then multiplied by 4, so it is worth 24 out of 56 points on the exam.
The task is always the same: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the given topic. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic. Do not simply summarize each text.
There is also an outline to use to help you write the essay.
I have also included the scoring rubric. On the exam, This essay is scored on a 6 point rubric. This is then multiplied by 4, so it is worth 24 out of 56 points on the exam.
The task is always the same: Carefully read each of the four texts provided. Then, using evidence from at least three of the texts, write a well-developed argument regarding the given topic. Clearly establish your claim, distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims, and use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least three of the texts to develop your argument. Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) or graphic. Do not simply summarize each text.
Part 1 Multiple Choice
The exam has 24 multiple choice questions based on 3 different readings. One reading is a literature excerpt. The second reading is a poem. The last reading is a piece of informational text.
The multiple choice questions are worth one point each, for a total of 24 out of 56 points.
The multiple choice questions are worth one point each, for a total of 24 out of 56 points.