TIME ALLOCATION FOR ENGLISH REGENTS

 

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Maximizing your time on the English Regents Exam requires strategic planning and effective time management. Here's a detailed guide to help you navigate through the 24 multiple-choice questions, the argumentative essay, and the third component (TBA - Text-Based Analysis).

1. Understand the Structure

• Multiple Choice Questions (Part 1): 24 questions based on provided texts.

• Argumentative Essay (Part 2): You will be asked to write an essay based on provided prompts and texts.

• TBA (Part 3): This section might include a text analysis or a similar task.

2. Allocate Your Time Wisely

The exam is typically three hours long. Here's a breakdown:

• Multiple Choice (24 questions): 30 minutes

• Argumentative Essay: 90 minutes

• Reading and Planning: 20 minutes

• Writing: 65 minutes

• Revising: 5 minutes

• TBA Section: 45 minutes

• Review: 15 minutes

3. Strategies for Multiple Choice Questions

• Skim the Questions First: Quickly read through the questions before reading the texts to know what to look for.

• Active Reading: Underline or highlight key points in the texts that might relate to the questions.

• Answer Easy Questions First: Quickly answer questions you find easy to build confidence and save time for harder ones.

• Eliminate Wrong Answers: Narrow down your choices by eliminating clearly wrong answers to improve your chances of selecting the correct one.

• Guess if Necessary: Don’t leave any questions blank. Make educated guesses if needed.

4. Approach for the Argumentative Essay

• Understand the Prompt: Carefully read the prompt and identify the key elements you need to address.

• Plan Your Essay: Spend around 10-15 minutes planning. Outline your thesis, main points, and evidence.

• Use Textual Evidence: Make sure to integrate quotes and examples from the provided texts to support your argument.

• Stay Organized: Follow a clear essay structure: introduction, body paragraphs (each with a clear point and evidence), and a conclusion.

• Manage Your Time: Allocate time for writing and revising. Write efficiently but leave time to review and correct any mistakes.

5. Handling the TBA Section

• Be Flexible: The content of this section may vary, so be ready to adapt your skills.

• Follow Instructions Carefully: Make sure you understand what is being asked before you begin.

• Stay Focused: Keep an eye on the time and ensure you are addressing all parts of the task.

6. General Tips

• Stay Calm and Focused: Anxiety can waste precious time. Take deep breaths and stay focused on one task at a time.

• Pace Yourself: Keep track of time but don’t rush. Accuracy is as important as speed.

• Check Your Work: If time permits, review your answers and essays for any mistakes or incomplete answers.

7. Practice and Preparation

• Practice Past Papers: Familiarize yourself with the exam format and types of questions by practicing with past papers.

• Read Actively: Improve your reading comprehension and speed by reading various texts actively.

• Write Regularly: Enhance your essay-writing skills by practicing argumentative essays on different topics.

By : Gabriella Henry