DO-NOW: Write a definition for analysis in your notebook.

According to regentsprep.org, to analyze is ‘to determine the nature and relationship of the component elements’

Look at the Essay Rubric5 4 3 2 1 0

Task

Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task evenly and in depth

Develops all aspects of the task but may do so somewhat unevenly

Develops all aspects of the task with little depth OR develops most aspects of the task in some depth

Minimally develops all aspects of the task OR develops some aspects of the task in some depth

Minimally develops some aspects of the task

Fails to develop the task

Theme

Richly supports the theme with many relevant facts, examples, and details

Supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details

Includes some relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some minor inaccuracies

Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include some inaccuracies

Includes few relevant facts, examples, and details; may include inaccuracies

May only refer to the theme in a general way

Analysis

Is more analytical than descriptive

Is both descriptive and analytical

Is more descriptive than analytical

Is primarily descriptive; may include weak, faulty, or isolated application or analysis

Is descriptive; may lack understanding, application, or analysis

Is neither descriptive nor analytical

Organization

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Demonstrates a logical and clear plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme

Demonstrates a satisfactory plan of organization; includes an introduction and a conclusion that may be a restatement of the theme

Demonstrates a general plan of organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and or conclusion

May demonstrate a weakness in organization; may lack focus; may contain digressions; may not clearly identify which aspect of the task is being addressed; may lack an introduction and/or conclusion

Demonstrates no plan of organization

Use an outlineTake your timeEXPLAIN EVERYTHING!!

If you use a vocabulary word, define the vocabulary word in your essay

Read the Task Make sure you answer the whole task.

Write a Thesis StatementAll of your details should support your Thesis

statementWRITE! WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! www.regentsprep.org is an extremely useful

resource.

Using your rubric, you will grade a sample essay from the June 2012 Regents Exam.

You will be given one of your classmates essay papers.

When grading the essay of a peer, complete it like a teacher, and BE NICE. Keep any inappropriate comments to yourself.On your rubric, circle the box you think

correctly describes the essayGive meaningful feedback:

Use the box you circled on the rubric to help you give good feedback.

Your feedback should be specific.

Discuss with a partner why you graded the way you did.

Explain how you came to your conclusions, and let them read it and see if they agree with you.

How can we get a score of 5 on our Regents Essays?