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English II Test

The English II Subject Area Test measures knowledge of language arts, reading comprehension, and effective writing skills according to competencies found in the 2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework—Revised and the 2000 Mississippi Language Arts Framework.  The assessment consists of two separately administered tests: English II Multiple-Choice and English II Writing.

Mississippi Department of Education

Office of Student Assessment

P.O. Box 771  Jackson, MS  39205-0771

359 North West Street, Suite 216   Jackson, MS  39201
Phone: (601) 359-3052
Fax: (601) 359-2471

Contact: Susan Cheshire

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English II Multiple Choice Test Resources

 

2006 Mississippi Language Arts Framework-Revised

(Beginning with 2007-2008)

2000 Mississippi Language Arts Framework

(Prior to 2007-2008)

Teacher’s Guide—English II

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Test Item Specifications

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Performance Level Descriptors

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English II Framework Comparison 10/16/07

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Practice Tests

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2006 Language Arts Curriculum Framework—Revised

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Test Blueprint

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Competencies and Objectives Survey

 

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English II Descriptors for the Reporting Categories

 

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Competencies and Objectives Survey

 

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Assessment Strands

 

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Graduation Requirements

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Correlation of the Assessment to the Curriculum

 

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English II Multiple-Choice Resources:

-Test Strategy for “EXCEPT” Questions
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Tone Words

 

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English II Writing Test Resources

English II Writing Resources:

 Writing for the State Assessments Guide to help teachers prepare students for the state writing assessments updated June 2004

 Informative Scoring Rubric

 Samples of Informative Prompts

 Annotated sets of Student Essays:

 Spring 2005

 Fall 2004

 Spring 2004

 Fall 2003

 Summer 2003

 Spring 2003

 Fall 2002