Look at Part 1 and follow along while I read the Overview and The Situation.

Overview:
For this part of the test, you will listen to a speech about  the early 1950's investigations of Communist influence in the entertainment world , answer some multiple-choice question, and write a response based on the situation described below. You will hear the speech twice. You may take notes anytime you wish during the readings.

The Situation:
Your American History class is learning about the "witcht hunt" in 1950s when many people were accused of being Communist Party members. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about how Mr. Kazan is viewed by himself and other people in  the early 1950's investigations . In preparation for writing your essay, listen to the speech about  the early 1950's investigations of Communist influence in the entertainment world. Then use relevant information from the speech to write your essay.

Now I will read the passage aloud to you for the first time.
Regents Exam Question for Task I

Part 1 Text, Task, and Question
Student Copy

Overview: For this part of the test, you will listen to a speech about  the early 1950's investigations of Communist influence in the entertainment world.  Answer some multiple-choice question, and write a response based on to situation described below. You will hear the speech twice. You may take notes anytime you wish during the reading.

The situation: Your American History class is learning about the "witcht hunt" in 1950s when many people were accused of being Communist Party members. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about how Mr. Kazan is viewed by himself and other people in  the early 1950's investigations . In preparation for writing your essay, listen to the speech about  the early 1950's investigations of Communist influence in the entertainment world. Then use relevant information from the speech to write your essay.

Your task: write an essay for your American History class showing  how Mr.Kazan is view by himself and other people based on his position during  1950's investigation.

Guidelines:
•Tell your audience what they need to know to help them understand how Mr.Kazan is view by himself and other people based on his position during  1950's investigation.
•Use specific, accurate, and relevant information from the speech to support your discussion
•Use a tone and level of language appropriate for an essay for English class
•Organize your ideas in a logical and coherent manner
•Be sure to indicate any words taken directly from the speech by using quotation marks or referring to the speaker
•Follow the conventions of standard written English
Directions: Use your notes to answer the following question about the passage read to you. The question may help you thing about ideas and information you might use in your writing. You may return to this question anytime you wish.