English 3 Mrs.

Contino
English Regents Help and Templates

Task III Question 26 (Controlling Idea)
This is a very basic template for the controlling idea paragraph. If you follow it as written, you should be
able to score a 2, provided that your details are specific and focused. You may of course, make
alterations based on your writing style. This is merely meant as a helpful guide for those of you who are
still confused and/or in need of assistance.
**Remember to annotate both passages as you read!**






Good controlling idea checklist:
relevant to the topic
contains ONE main idea
Can be backed up and proven using details from BOTH passages
Makes a definite statement (NO I think)
Is simple and specific
Mentions the topic within the sentence
Task III Question 27 (Literary Elements/Techniques)
1. Review passage you enjoyed
2. Identify an element to talk about that helps the author develop the passage




TIP **Last 3 sentences explain how the element helps develops the passage**
Both passage one, ____(title)___ , and passage two, ______(title)____ , establish/share a controlling idea
about ___(Restate assigned topic___. This idea is that ___(write your thesis/controlling idea___. This is
evident/ The author makes this clear. This can be seen in the first passage where it says, ___(insert
helpful quote___. This supports the controlling idea because ___(your explanation)___. (Optional
second explanatory sentence). The second passage makes this clear at line (#) where it states, _(quote
here). This supports the controlling idea because __(your explanation)__. (Optional second explanatory
sentence). As you can see/Clearly/Both authors are telling us __(restate controlling idea)__.
The author of __(Title)__ uses __(element)__ to develop the passage. __(Element)__ is __(definition)__.
Evidence of __(element)__ can be seen when author writes __(evidence)__ at line (#). This is important to
the passage because __(interpretation)__. It helps the reader to ___________. The author makes good use
of this element by _______________.
Task IV Questions 28 (Critical Lens)
1) Restate the quote
2) Provide a clear interpretation of the critical lens
3) Take your stance (Agree or Disagree!)
4) Choose two works of appropriate literature to prove your point and interpretation (Dont forget TAG!)
5) Use 2-3 literary elements to make your case
Introduction



Body
**Remember to avoid Plot summary, analyze the work of literature with your interpretation of the quote!




Simile
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Mood
Personification
Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia
Point of View
Setting
Imagery
__(Author)__ once said, __(Quote). This means __(interpretation)__. This quote is true/not true and can
be proven in __(literary work)__ a __(type of work/genre)__ by __(author)__ and __(literary work)__ a
__(type of work/genre)__ by __(author)__. The use of __(element 1)__, __(element 2)__, and __(element
3)_ by these authors help prove this quote.
__(Title)__ by __(author)__ is a good example of this statement because __(interpretation)__.
___________(2-3 sentences explaining specific elements relating to the quote)_________________.
__(Literary elements)__, is used to illustrate ________________. This proves that/thereby showing/
supports the quote by __________________________________.
Foreshadowing
Irony
Theme
Setting

Conflict
Climax
Characterization
TIP:
- Do NOT compare
the two works of
literature!