Argument/Debate
Moral/Ethical Dilemmas
Research Papers
Novel Study
1984
Poetry/Literary Analysis
The Poet X
This year students in the 8th Grade Pace Academy will have the option to take the Regents Examination in English Language Arts. Students are encouraged to study practice materials whenever possible. Please click the buttons below for access to sample questions, and writing responses
Mr. Combs is an pedagogue with 10 years of teaching experience in Kentucky, Tokyo, and New York. He has undergraduate degrees in English teaching, international relations, and Japanese culture and civilization and a masters degree in educational leadership. Mr. Combs serves as a board member for nonprofit Friends of 4 Parks Alliance in the South Bronx. He enjoys creating music, motorcyles, skateboarding, traveling and spending time with friends and family.