Description

Prepare for success on the New York State Regents Examination in English Language Arts with Barron's trusted, fully updated guide.

Let's Review Regents: English, Eighth Edition is specifically designed to help students master the New York State Next Generation ELA Learning Standards. Whether you are preparing for the new exam format debuting in June 2026 or looking for a comprehensive classroom companion, this guide provides the step-by-step review and practice you need to excel.

What's New in the Eighth Edition?

Next Generation Standards Alignment: Complete coverage of the Grade 11-12 Reading, Writing, and Language Standards, including the integration of Source-based Argument and Text-Analysis tasks.
Updated Part 2 Strategies: Learn how to analyze four distinct informational sources--now including stand-alone infographics--to build a powerful, evidence-based argument.
Refined Part 3 Analysis: Master the art of the expository response with targeted strategies for identifying central ideas and analyzing an author's use of writing strategies like characterization, irony, and metaphor.
Flexible Citation Mastery: Practice the new, flexible citation formats (e.g., Source 1, line 4) required to avoid plagiarism and demonstrate academic integrity.

Key Features for Student Success:

Authentic Test Practice: Includes an actual, full-length Regents Examination with a detailed answer key to help you build test-day stamina and familiarity with question types.
Deep Reading Comprehension: Expert guidance on performing close readings of a balance of three text types: one literary text, one poem, and one nonfiction passage.
Writing Workshops: A comprehensive review of the fundamentals of essay writing, offering advice on how to maintain a formal tone and use Academic Language effectively.