TNReady English II

Couldn’t get enough of English I? Well get ready, because this year Shmoop’s about to make English II even better. On this episode of TNReady, the English II assessment is packed with complex counterclaims, themes, and literary devices. Never fear. With Shmoop’s detailed explanations and arsenal of practice problems, this bigger and badder beast can be tamed into a docile dachshund. 

Even with TNReady’s unique digital format, by the time you take the test, you’ll be able to answer each and every drag and drop question with your eyes closed and hands tied behind your back—and hopefully recognize the use of hyperbolic language.

Once you’re through with Shmoop’s review course, the TNReady English II assessment will be as easy as a click of a button (okay, maybe a few).

What’s Inside Shmoop’s Online TNReady English II Prep

Shmoop is a labor of love from folks who are really, really into learning. Our test prep resources will help you prepare for exams with comprehensive, engaging, and frankly hilarious materials that bring the test to life. No, not like that. Put down those torches.

Here, you'll find…

• thorough, but concise review of reading and writing topics
• tons of drills for all of your practicing needs
• a diagnostic exam to help evaluate your areas of improvement
• a full-length practice exam
• test-taking tips and strategies from masters in the field
• chances to earn Shmoints and climb the leaderboard

Sample Content

Because this is a writing assessment, students need to create arguments of their own. Students are also expected to use information from the passages, which means that the essay requires some creative assembling.

Decide which claims are the strongest in the passages based on the evidence provided. Synthesize the most well-supported claims in the readings to create a super-claim of your own. Imagine you are making the world's most delicious ice cream sundae: carefully select the best, most scrumptious toppings while leaving out those that are less than appealing—like black licorice, because ew.

To make a strong argument, don't just present one claim and move on—attack the claims of others. By weakening counterclaims (through reasoning and evidence) students strengthen their own claims. Insert evil laugh.