Anchor Paper - Part 2 - Level 3 - A - Regents Exam in ELA Rating Guide - Jan. 20

Oct 5, 2026

Anchor Paper Part 2 Level 3 A–C are ELA rating guide exemplars for the January 2020 Regents exam. The annotations evaluate how each essay introduces a claim, analyzes supporting texts, distinguishes opposing arguments, and uses specific evidence. The guide also assesses citation practices for direct quotes and paraphrases, organization and paragraph structure, formal style and language precision, and control of conventions, noting that errors can limit scores.

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Anchor Paper - Part 2 - Level 3

Level 3 - A

Level 3 - B

Level 3 - C

Anchor Paper – Part 2 – Level 3 – A Regents Exam in ELA Rating Guide—Jan.’20 [32] Anchor Paper – Part 2 – Level 3 – A Anchor Level 3–A The essay introduces a precise claim, as directed by the task (Although both side may present valid points it is evident that the internet has not had a negative impact on our thinking process it has just changed it and increases brain activity) . The essay demonstrates appropriate and accurate analysis of the texts, as necessary to support the claim ( The internet is flowing with information and it has lots of random information that is helpful once but not worth being stored in our memory and technology has just changed our thinking process) and to distinguish the claim from alternate or opposing claims (Opposing arguments … say that we dont read complete articles rather just skim through it, grasping onto bits of information) . The essay presents ideas briefly, making use of some specific and relevant evidence to support analysis (“so if you know you dont have to memorize the directions to a certain place because you have a GPS in your car, your not going to bother with that” and “we routinely run our eyes over books and magazines to get the gist”) . The essay demonstrates proper citation of sources to avoid plagiarism when dealing with direct quotes and paraphrased material (in Text 1 line 40 and in Text 2 line 54) . The essay exhibits acceptable organization of ideas and information to create a coherent essay, with an introduction that presents a claim that focuses on the positive aspects of the internet, followed by a paragraph that supports the claim by exemplifying how technology has just changed our thinking process not hurt it, a paragraph that addresses the counterclaim, and a conclusion of summation (The internet has helped us more than ever in our lives and jobs) . The essay establishes and maintains a formal style, using precise and appropriate language and structure (The internet has made drastic changes to our society. It has affected how we live and how we work and As shown before, the internet has not had a negative impact on our criticall thinking) . The essay demonstrates partial control of conventions, exhibiting occasional errors (Although both side; process it has; dont; your not; articles … it; in Text 2 line 54; legitimate it; criticall) that do not hinder comprehension. The essay addresses fewer texts than required by the task and can be scored no higher than a 3. Regents Exam in ELA Rating Guide—Jan.’20 [33] Anchor Paper – Part 2 – Level 3 – B Regents Exam in ELA Rating Guide—Jan.’20 [34] Anchor Paper – Part 2 – Level 3 – B Anchor Level 3–B The essay introduces a reasonable claim, as directed by the task ( This diminishes abilities of focussing, critical thinking and comprehension in reading long texts) . The essay demonstrates some analysis of the texts (this can effect peoples comprehension in all different ways and Internet even effecting the way this generation think because they get answered with in seconds), but insufficiently distinguishes the claim from alternate or opposing claims (Some say that internet is benificial for knowlage) . The essay presents ideas briefly, making use of some specific and relevant evidence to support analysis (because “that with easy access to information we have more space in our brain to engage in creative activities as humans have in the past,” and “The technology destraction level is accelerating to the point where thinking deeply is difficult”) . The essay demonstrates inconsistent citation of sources to avoid plagiarism when dealing with direct quotes and paraphrased material, at times providing inaccurate information (Text 1 lines 24-25 and text 3 4-7 should be “text 2 3-7”) . The essay exhibits some organization of ideas and information to create a mostly coherent essay, with an opening paragraph that introduces the claim, followed by a paragraph that presents and attempts to refute an opposing claim (in

FAQs

What elements does the ELA rating guide evaluate in Anchor Paper Level 3 essays?

It evaluates the essay’s claim, analysis of texts, distinction from opposing claims, use of specific evidence, citation practices, organization, and formal style.

How does the guide assess citation to avoid plagiarism?

It checks whether direct quotes and paraphrases are properly cited, referencing where those items appear (e.g., specific lines in Text 1 and Text 2).

Why can grammar and conventions errors affect the score in these essays?

The guide notes that occasional or frequent errors in spelling, word choice, and accuracy can hinder comprehension and prevent a score higher than a certain level.

Oct 5, 2026

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