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English Language Arts Examination: January 2016 AssessmentEnglish Language Arts Examination: January 2016 Assessment
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New York State Education Department
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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3 hrs
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2016
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Assessment

English Language Arts Examination: January 2016

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This English Language Arts Examination: January 2016 assessment also includes:
  • ELA Essay Booklet
  • Scoring Key, Part 2, 6A - 4C, pages 1-30
  • Part 2, 3A - Practice Papers, pages 31-55
  • Part 3, pages 56-84
  • Scoring Key (pdf)
  • Scoring Key (excel)
  • Conversion Chart (pdf)
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An English Language Arts exam contains 24 multiple-choice questions that individuals answer after reading informational and literary passages. Scholars then write a source-based argument and text-analysis response. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

argumentative writing, text analysis, test preparation, essay writing, reading comprehension

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Pose the debate question from the Part 2: Argument section and have small groups discuss their opinions
  • Discuss test-taking strategies with the class, asking volunteers to share tips for success

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes experience with argument-based writing and knowledge of either literary elements/techniques or rhetorical devices 

Pros

  • Each section is well-organized with clear directions
  • Targets several Common Core standards

Cons


Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.11-12.1 RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.4 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.4 W.9-10.9.a W.9-10.9.b W.11-12.9.a

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