For this test prep, we are using the Regents Examination in English Language Arts that was given on January 22, 2019. All materials are taken from the same source:
Copies of all previously written Regents Exam are available there.
Part 2: Writing from Sources: Argument
Note: The deadline for the handwritten step is “as soon as possible,” because your teachers will give you feedback as soon you submit your response. Use the calendar to organize yourself: Daily Lessons (All Classes): March 11 to June 17. If you need a prescribed deadline, use Monday, April 1.
All materials:
Steps for students:
- Complete Part 2 of the January ’19 ELA Regents Exam as instructed in class. Use the essay booklets provided to write your response. A copy of Part 2 is included in the folder linked above.
- Submit your handwritten essay response as soon as possible, using the “artifact” worksheet provided in class to drive feedback. Complete this sheet as instructed.
- Your teachers will return this feedback sheet with comments and a score. You will also be given access to exemplary student responses to compare to your own. Copies of these essays are included in the folder linked above. A copy of the state’s rubric is also included.
- Use the resources you read in Step #3 to revise your Part 2 essay response. Type this revision in Google Docs, and then submit it through Google Classroom by April 10.
You will have several weeks and plenty of class time to complete the process. Refer to the calendar for specifics. If you need more time, simply talk to your teachers in advance.
Ask questions below about any of these materials and/or steps.