New York Regents - English Language Arts

Grade 11

Scaffolded instruction and practice on the New York Next Generation ELA Learning Standards

Standards-based lessons essential to mastering the New York State Regents Exam in English Language Arts.

Reading lessons provide:

• Focused instruction to introduce standards-based skills.
• Reading passages paired with guided practice questions.
• Partnered exercises and independent activities to extend skill practice.
• Review test for each lesson.

Writing lessons help students learn the essentials of writing in response to texts—as sources in an argument or analyzing literary fiction or nonfiction and provide:

• Focused instruction to introduce standards-based skills.
• Reading passages paired with guided practice.
• Independent practice.
• Revision practice.

Two full-length practice tests closely model the structure and content of the Regents Exam.

The diagnostic Tryout Test familiarizes students with the style and content of the exam and allows teachers to pinpoint skill areas where learners need additional instruction.

A final assessment, the Mastery Exam identifies the standards and skills mastered on the New York Regents Exam.