1. Common Core English Regents
Components

2. Part 1-Reading Comprehension
-3 passages:
literature
poetry
non-fiction
-24 multiple choice questions

3. Part 2-Argument -4-5 documents to read and annotate
-Argue one side or the other of an issue-
-Should companies be allowed to track consumers’ shopping or other preferences without their permission?
-Should the United States bid for a future Olympic Games?
-Include text evidence (ie quotes) to back up claims and address counterclaims

4. Part 3-Text Analysis
Read a non-fiction text (very likely could be a speech)
Identify a central idea (theme) in the text
• Analyze how the author’s use of one writing strategy (literary element or literary technique or rhetorical device) develops this central idea. Examples include: characterization, conflict, denotation/connotation, metaphor, simile, irony, language use, point-of-view, setting, structure, symbolism, theme, tone, etc.
• Use strong and thorough evidence from the text to support your analysis
• Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
• Maintain a formal style of writing
• Follow the conventions of standard written English

5. Past exams:
Common Core website