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Statement of Purpose…………………………………………………… Page5

NYS ELA Standards……………………………………………………. Page 6

DCS Universal Writing Rubric…………………………………………. Page 8

DCS Student Literacy Benchmarks (writing/thinking)…………………. Page 9-10

Proofreading Marks…………………………………………………….. Page 11

Standard Form for all Word-Processed Documents……………………. Page 12-13

State Exams Introduction Page…………………………………………. Page 14

Grades 3-4 ELA Test Design................................................... Page 15

Grades 5-6 ELA Test Design................................................... Page 15-16

Grades 7-8 ELA Test Design................................................... Page 16-17

General Synopsis of Grade 11 Regents Exam…………………………... Page 18

Part A Day One Regents Task…………………………………………… Page 19

Part A Day One Regents Task Rubric…………………………………… Page 20

Part B Day One Regents Task…………………………………………… Page 21

Part B Day One Regents Task Rubric …………………………………… Page 22

Part A Day Two Regents Task…………………………………………… Page 23

Part A Day Two Regents Task Rubric…………………………………… Page 24

Part B Day Two Regents Task…………………………………………… Page 25

Part B Day Two Regents Task Rubric…………………………………… Page 26

Revising Writing Using a Model for Comparison……………………….. Page 27

Tips for Part A and B Day One Regents Tasks………………………….. Page 28

Tips for Part A and B Day Two Regents Tasks…………………………. Page 29

Understanding the Regents Rubric Qualities……………………………. Page 30

Mr. Morris' Basic Essay Structure (Introductory Paragraph)…………… Page 31

Literary Analysis Tips …………………………………………………… Page 32

Transitional Phrases (to use in essay writing) …………………………… Page 33

Online Writing Assistance and Test Prep (URLS)………………………. Page 34

Introductory Page: Literary Elements and Devices………………………. Page 35

Literary Elements and Devices (defined with examples)………………… Page 36-38

Taking Notes……………………………………………………………... Page 39

Taking Notes Graphic Organizer………………………………………… Page 40-41

Structuring Your Writing - Building Format Graphic Organizer……….. Page 42

Structuring Your Writing………………………………………………… Page 43

Pyramid Notes: Preparing to Read, Think, Write, or Speak…………….. Page 44

T.A.P. (Topic, Audience, Purpose)……………………………………… Page 45 Event Map……………………………………………………………….. Page 45

Web1…………………………………………………………………….. Page 46

Web2…………………………………………………………………….. Page 48

Idea Diagram…………………………………………………………….. Page 49

Outline for Writing………………………………………………………. Page 50

Position/Support Web……………………………………………………. Page 51

Article Organizer………………………………………………………… Page 52

Main Ideas and Supporting Details……………………………………… Page 53

Essay Organizer…………………………………………………………. Page 54

Using PowerPoint……………………………………………………….. Page 55

Sample PowerPoint Slides………………………………………………. Page 56

Resume Format………………………………………………………….. Page 57

Sample Resume…………………………………………………………. Page 58

Sample Cover Letter……………………………………………………. Page 59

Business Letter Format - Modified Block……………………………… Page 60

Steps in Writing the Research Paper…………………………………… Page 60

Choosing Your Subject…………………………………………………. Page 61

Narrowing Your Subject………………………………………………... Page 62

Provide of Focus for Gathering Material………………………Page 62

Select a Bibliography…………………………………………………… ..Page 63-64

Gathering Notes………………………………………………………… .....Page 64

Categorizing Notes……………………………………………………… ...Page 64

Deciding on an Approach………………………………………………. Page 64

Drawing up a Detailed Outline…………………………………………Page 64

Writing the First Draft………………………………………………….Page 64-65

Make a Clear Copy……………………………………………………..Page 65

Leave for a Day…………………………………………………………..Page 65

The Importance of Editing Your Own Work………….Page 65

Your Final Copy…………………………………………………………. Page 65

MLA/APA Format……………………………………………………….. Page 65

Research Paper Checklist………………………………………………. Page 66-69

Research Paper Rubric…………………………………………………. Page 70

Research Task Definition………………………………………………… Page 71

Topic Check……………………………………………………………… Page 72

Topic Check 2……………………………………………………………. Page 73

Article Map………………………………………………………………. Page 74

Parts of Speech…………………………………………………………… Page 75

Mechanics………………………………………………………………… Page 76-77

Sentences…………………………………………………………………. Page 78

Common Grammatical Errors……………………………………………. Page 79-80

Guidelines for Designing a Controlled Experiment……………………… Page 81

Organization of the Final Report…………………………………………. Page 82