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EOC Exam Practice & Information
EOC Grade Note: Until I get the EOC grades returned, you will have an "INCOMPLETE" on your report card for your "Exam Grade" and your "Final Grade." When the scores are returned to me, I will put the grades in as quickly as possible. It can take several weeks for the scores to return.
Important Information: The NC English II EOC has 63-68 multiple choice responses from reading passages and 4 short answer written responses.
In the past there have been three 50-minute sessions and then all students who are finished will be released from testing site. Any student needing more time can have up to four hours total. For each 4-5 sentence written response, you should use the ACE format. ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
A copy of a former English II EOC (with an answer key): Click here
In class I have this printed out for class discussion and it is labeled as EOC Practice Test #2.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/testing/releasedforms/eng2pprelease121812.pdf
A released screen-shot copy of an EOC (with an answer key): Click here
Another teacher's weebly that has good information and review activities for the EOC: Click here
Annotated notes with an example of how to approach the passage: Click here
The 2012-13 released forms paper-and-pencil version with answer key for English II at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms to practice.
Information on Short Constructed Response / Written Response Information:
The short constructed response items on the English II EOC assessment require a brief response of 4-5 sentences.
ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
Although the text box offers additional space, scorers only review for specific certain criteria as stated in the question. Additional information is not required and does NOT increase the student’s score. Short, constructed responses are NOT scored for elaboration, support, or detail. Students should NOT write an essay for short constructed response items. Longer essays will NOT receive higher scores. The key is to answer the question with specific supporting evidence (quotes).
ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
The EOC is a skill-based assessment. If you would like some additional practice as you prepare for the exam, then I suggest that you use parts of this PDF document. I would recommend using this document to review literary terms (provided in the prompts from pp. 7-41), and to practice your reading comprehension with multiple choice responses (beginning on p. 43). The answers are provided at the end.
Practice Test for the EOC
Important Information: The NC English II EOC has 63-68 multiple choice responses from reading passages and 4 short answer written responses.
In the past there have been three 50-minute sessions and then all students who are finished will be released from testing site. Any student needing more time can have up to four hours total. For each 4-5 sentence written response, you should use the ACE format. ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
A copy of a former English II EOC (with an answer key): Click here
In class I have this printed out for class discussion and it is labeled as EOC Practice Test #2.
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/docs/accountability/testing/releasedforms/eng2pprelease121812.pdf
A released screen-shot copy of an EOC (with an answer key): Click here
Another teacher's weebly that has good information and review activities for the EOC: Click here
Annotated notes with an example of how to approach the passage: Click here
The 2012-13 released forms paper-and-pencil version with answer key for English II at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/accountability/testing/releasedforms to practice.
Information on Short Constructed Response / Written Response Information:
The short constructed response items on the English II EOC assessment require a brief response of 4-5 sentences.
ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
Although the text box offers additional space, scorers only review for specific certain criteria as stated in the question. Additional information is not required and does NOT increase the student’s score. Short, constructed responses are NOT scored for elaboration, support, or detail. Students should NOT write an essay for short constructed response items. Longer essays will NOT receive higher scores. The key is to answer the question with specific supporting evidence (quotes).
ACE Response: Answer the question / Cite (use a quote or two) / Explain
The EOC is a skill-based assessment. If you would like some additional practice as you prepare for the exam, then I suggest that you use parts of this PDF document. I would recommend using this document to review literary terms (provided in the prompts from pp. 7-41), and to practice your reading comprehension with multiple choice responses (beginning on p. 43). The answers are provided at the end.
Practice Test for the EOC
Strong Answer Format (SAR) and ACE Response
See this Strong answer format powerpoint for information on using SAF & ACE formats.
Dense questioning strategy information can be found here.
Dense questioning strategy information can be found here.
What Your Outline Should Look Like
Outline Requirements: Catcher Sentence, Thesis Sentence, Each Transition Sentence (Bullet Points Under Transitions), Concluding Sentence / Closure
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
(MLA Header / Typed)
These outlines were used for a different speech, but they should give you an idea of what I'm looking for when I say, "detailed outline." It should be typed with an MLA header. It should include your "Catcher Sentence," your "Thesis Sentence," and each "Transition Sentence." Your outline should also include key points/sentences within each paragraph as these outlines show.
Click here for an example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Click here for another example of an "Introductory Speech" outline.
Examples of other types of outlines
Standards for Written work
Expectations
You should refer to this attachment before turning in any major writing. Please pay attention to how you are supposed to format your papers if they are handwritten and if they are typed.
The heading should be as follows on the LEFT margin and double-spaced:
Last Name Page #
Student's name
Teacher's name
Class title
Date
Title (Centered)
The last name and page number should be in the upper right hand corner.The following information should appear on the 1st page and be placed on the left side of the page. Your name, instructor’s name, subject, date (24 August 2010).
According to the newest MLA guidlines, even the first page should be numbered.
You should refer to this attachment before turning in any major writing. Please pay attention to how you are supposed to format your papers if they are handwritten and if they are typed.
The heading should be as follows on the LEFT margin and double-spaced:
Last Name Page #
Student's name
Teacher's name
Class title
Date
Title (Centered)
The last name and page number should be in the upper right hand corner.The following information should appear on the 1st page and be placed on the left side of the page. Your name, instructor’s name, subject, date (24 August 2010).
According to the newest MLA guidlines, even the first page should be numbered.
MLA Format
SOURCE PARENTHETICAL CITATION
Interview (Interviewee’s last name) Example: (Jones).
Book with one author (Author’s last name and page number note was taken from) Example: (White 14).
Book with two authors (First author’s last name and second author’s last name and page number note was taken from). Example: (Smith and Lewis 72).
Website with author (Author’s last name) Example: (Jenkins)
Website with no author found (“Article Title”) Example: (“The Life of Michael Jordan”).
Directions: Here are two PowerPoints detailing some basic rules & examples of MLA format. Remember that this is not comprehensive and MLA format includes many more intricacies, but this is a very basic introduction to MLA.
Note: According to the new MLA standards, even the first page should be numbered. with last name included.
Click here to see an outstanding example of an MLA paper / Works Cited with explanations.
Click here to see an example of an MLA paper.
Click here for a third example of an MLA paper.
Click here for parenthetical (in-text) documentation cheat sheet.
Click here to see how to use in-text citations.
Click here to see an example of how to cite on-line resources in MLA format.
Click here to see what a Works Cited page should look like.
Powerpoint 1: How to cite textual evidence
Powerpoint 2
Powerpoint 3 (This is also shows how to do an MLA Header.)
Interview (Interviewee’s last name) Example: (Jones).
Book with one author (Author’s last name and page number note was taken from) Example: (White 14).
Book with two authors (First author’s last name and second author’s last name and page number note was taken from). Example: (Smith and Lewis 72).
Website with author (Author’s last name) Example: (Jenkins)
Website with no author found (“Article Title”) Example: (“The Life of Michael Jordan”).
Directions: Here are two PowerPoints detailing some basic rules & examples of MLA format. Remember that this is not comprehensive and MLA format includes many more intricacies, but this is a very basic introduction to MLA.
Note: According to the new MLA standards, even the first page should be numbered. with last name included.
Click here to see an outstanding example of an MLA paper / Works Cited with explanations.
Click here to see an example of an MLA paper.
Click here for a third example of an MLA paper.
Click here for parenthetical (in-text) documentation cheat sheet.
Click here to see how to use in-text citations.
Click here to see an example of how to cite on-line resources in MLA format.
Click here to see what a Works Cited page should look like.
Powerpoint 1: How to cite textual evidence
Powerpoint 2
Powerpoint 3 (This is also shows how to do an MLA Header.)
MLA Information
How to Write a Thesis
Writing Concluding Paragraphs
Grammar PowerPoint
McIntyre's Grammar Laws worksheet
Intro to Grammar worksheet
AoE daily grammar PowerPoint here in case you need it.
Intro to Grammar worksheet
AoE daily grammar PowerPoint here in case you need it.