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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Interpreting Texts + Writing Task
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 9 and 10. Each practice assessment includes a single text followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple-choice questions and other item types. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for close reading and formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: Looking for Superheroes
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: Looking for Superheroes
This assignment, based on the reading “Looking for Superheroes,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Use Rhetorical Strategies, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, RI.9.4, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- RI.9.4
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.6
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Arachne
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Arachne
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and “Arachne,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RL.9.4, RL.9.9, W.9.2.a, RL.9.6, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, RL.9.5, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.9
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.6
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- RL.9.5
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.1.a
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Exotic Pets
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Exotic Pets
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the video “Exotic Pets” the blog "Go Figure! Owning Exotic Pets," the article "No Good Arguments For The Exotic Pet Trade – Just Good Marketing," and the article "Not a Pet" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (25):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.7, W.9.2.a, RI.9.2, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, RI.9.4, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, RI.9.8, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- W.9.2.a
- RI.9.2
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- RI.9.4
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.8
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.6
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: History and Equality
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: History and Equality
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the audio/reading “The American Promise”, the reading “All Together Now”, and the infographic "Looking Back to Move Forward: How Speakers Use History" allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (25):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.7, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, RI.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.f, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- RI.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.f
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
- RI.9.6
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Rigoberta Menchú
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Rigoberta Menchú
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the article “Rigoberta Menchú,” the timeline Rigoberta Menchú: A Timeline of Her Life and Activism," and the flyer "Human Rights Under Threat: The Story of the K’iche’ Maya," allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (25):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.7, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Women's Voting Rights
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Women's Voting Rights
This assignment, based on the multimodal text set including the audio/reading “Women's Right to Vote,” and the readings "Deeds not Words," "Journey for Justice," and "Front page of Woman’s Journal and Suffrage News, March 8, 1913" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (25):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, RI.9.8, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.8
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Section 1 ICT - Text Sets & Multimodal Sets
This collection provides practice aligned to the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 9 and 10. Each practice assessment includes a text set or multimodal set followed by a mix of multiple-choice and tech-enhanced questions. In addition to interpreting and constructing text questions, the practice assessments include a Writing Task prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for the Writing Task. Use the assessments in this collection for practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Women's Voting Rights
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Women's Voting Rights
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “Women's Right to Vote,” "Deeds not Words," "Journey for Justice," and "Front page of Woman’s Journal and Suffrage News, March 8, 1913" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (25):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Develop Theme, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Use Rhetorical Strategies, Provide Closure, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Connect Ending, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Use a Poetry Format, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.3, W.9.1.e, W.9.3.b, W.9.4, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, RI.9.8, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.f, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Narrative
- Develop Theme
- Use Narrative Techniques
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
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Provide a Strong Conclusion
- Provide Closure
- Connect Ending
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- Use a Poetry Format
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.3
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.3.b
- W.9.4
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.8
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.f
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: History and Equality
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: History and Equality
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “The American Promise,” “All Together Now,” and "Looking Back to Move Forward" allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (28):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Use a Poetry Format, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.3, W.9.1.e, W.9.3.b, W.9.4, RI.9.7, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, RI.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.f, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
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Develop a Narrative
- Use Narrative Techniques
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- Use a Poetry Format
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.3
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.3.b
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- RI.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.f
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
- RI.9.6
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Exotic Pets
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Exotic Pets
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the video “Exotic Pets” the article "Go Figure! Owning Exotic Pets," the article "No Good Arguments For The Exotic Pet Trade – Just Good Marketing," and the article "Not a Pet" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (27):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.3.b, W.9.4, RI.9.7, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, RI.9.8, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, RI.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.1.a, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
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Develop a Narrative
- Use Narrative Techniques
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.3.b
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.8
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- RI.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.6
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Rigoberta Menchú
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Rigoberta Menchú
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the article “Rigoberta Menchú,” the timeline Rigoberta Menchú: A Timeline of Her Life and Activism," and the flyer "Human Rights Under Threat: The Story of the K’iche’ Maya," allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (30):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Provide a Strong Beginning, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Situation, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Consider Language and Word Choice, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Use a Poetry Format, Introduce the Story, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.3, W.9.1.e, W.9.4, RI.9.7, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.e, W.9.3.d, W.9.1.d, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, W.9.3.a, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Provide a Strong Beginning
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Establish a Situation
- Introduce the Story
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- Use a Poetry Format
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.3
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.4
- RI.9.7
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.3.d
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- W.9.3.a
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Peer Revision Only
This collection provides practice aligned to the Peer Revision Task on the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Although 9th and 10th graders are not assessed on Peer Revision, teachers may choose to offer additional practice with this task.
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: Exotic Pets
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: Exotic Pets
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger?” "Go Figure! Owning Exotic Pets," "No Good Arguments For The Exotic Pet Trade – Just Good Marketing," and "Not a Pet" allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (7):Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.5, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.a
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: History and Equality
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: History and Equality
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “The American Promise” and “All Together Now” allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (8):Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.5, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.a
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Women's Voting Rights
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Women's Voting Rights
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “Women's Right to Vote,” "Deeds not Words," "Journey for Justice," and "Front page of Woman’s Journal and Suffrage News, March 8, 1913" allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Provide Closure, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Connect Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.e, W.9.1.b, W.9.5, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Provide Closure
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Connect Ending
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.e
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.a
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GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Rigoberta Menchú
GMAS Practice Grades 9/10 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Rigoberta Menchú
This assignment, based on the multimodal set “Rigoberta Menchú” allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 9 & 10.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (7):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Organize, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.2.e, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.2.e
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.1.a
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Interpreting Texts + Writing Task
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a single text followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple-choice questions and other item types. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for close reading and formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: False Start
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: False Start
This assignment, based on the reading “False Start,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Determine Word Meaning (LR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, RL.11.2, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, RL.11.1, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, RL.11.3, RL.11.4, W.11.1.d, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- RL.11.2
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- RL.11.1
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- RL.11.3
- RL.11.4
- W.11.1.d
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: Silk Connects the World
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Single Text Interpreting & Writing: Silk Connects the World
This assignment, based on the reading “Silk Connects the World,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, W.11.2.e, RI.11.6, RI.11.4, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.2.e
- RI.11.6
- RI.11.4
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Land Use
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Land Use
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from “America the Beautiful: Congressional Hearing on National Parks” and “FDR Radio Address at Two Medicine,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RI.11.7, W.11.1.e, W.11.1.a, RI.11.6, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, RI.11.4, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.11.7
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.1.a
- RI.11.6
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- RI.11.4
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Hawaii
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Interpreting & Writing: Hawaii
This assignment, based the text set including the readings “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," "Hawaii's Last Queen," and "The Annexation of Hawaii" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, RI.11.1, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, RI.11.3, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.2, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- RI.11.1
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- RI.11.3
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.2
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Marine Animals
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Marine Animals
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “A Ride of a Lifetime: Cruising with a Giant Manta Ray,” "The Monk Seal: Nature’s Recluse," "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Blues in the Bay" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (24):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RI.11.7, W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, W.11.2.e, RI.11.6, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, RI.11.3, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.2, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.11.7
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.2.e
- RI.11.6
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- RI.11.3
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.2
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Hawaii
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Hawaii
This assignment, based the multimodal set including the article “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” the speech and audio recording "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," the article "Hawaii's Last Queen," and the slide presentation "The Annexation of Hawaii" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, RI.11.1, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, RI.11.3, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.2, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- RI.11.1
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- RI.11.3
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.2
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Treehouses
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Interpreting & Writing: Treehouses
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the reading “Life in the Treetops”, the infographic "Thinking About Building a Treehouse Home?", and the video "Treehouses" allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RI.11.7, W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, W.11.2.e, RI.11.6, W.11.5, RI.11.4, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.2.f, W.11.1.d, RI.11.2, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.11.7
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.2.e
- RI.11.6
- W.11.5
- RI.11.4
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.2.f
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.2
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Section 1 ICT - Text Sets & Multimodal Sets
This collection provides practice aligned to the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 11 and 12. Each practice assessment includes a text set or multimodal set followed by a mix of multiple-choice and tech-enhanced questions. In addition to interpreting and constructing text questions, the practice assessments include a Writing Task prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for the Writing Task. Use the assessments in this collection for practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Marine Animals
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Marine Animals
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “A Ride of a Lifetime: Cruising with a Giant Manta Ray,” "The Monk Seal: Nature’s Recluse," "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Blues in the Bay" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (31):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Provide Closure (Narr), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Connect the Ending, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Consider Language and Word Choice, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Provide a Strong Ending, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RI.11.7, W.11.3.b, W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, W.11.3.e, RI.11.6, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, RI.11.3, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.2, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
- Develop a Narrative
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Provide a Strong Ending
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Connect the Ending
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.11.7
- W.11.3.b
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.3.e
- RI.11.6
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- RI.11.3
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.2
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Treehouses
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Treehouses
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “Life in the Treetops,” "Thinking About Building a Treehouse Home?" and "Treehouse Design for the Future" allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (27):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Synthesize (IR), Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Choose Words Carefully, Vary Sentence Structure, Establish a Situation, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Consider Language and Word Choice, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Introduce the Story, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:RI.11.7, W.11.3.a, W.11.1.a, W.11.3.b, W.11.1.e, W.11.2.e, RI.11.6, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.2.f, RI.11.2, W.11.1.d, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Provide a Strong Introduction
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Establish a Situation
- Introduce the Story
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
- Develop a Narrative
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
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Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.11.7
- W.11.3.a
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.3.b
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.2.e
- RI.11.6
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.2.f
- RI.11.2
- W.11.1.d
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Hawaii
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Section 1 ICT: Hawaii
This assignment, based the multimodal set including the article “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” the speech and audio recording "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," the article "Hawaii's Last Queen," and the slide presentation "The Annexation of Hawaii" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Use Narrative Techniques, Use Rhetorical Strategies, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Use Correct Grammar, Provide a Strong Introduction, Vary Sentence Structure, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Develop a Narrative, Cite Text Evidence, Write to Task & Purpose, Provide a Strong Conclusion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Use a Poetry Format, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Elaborate (Info), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.1.e, W.11.3.b, RI.11.1, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.2.b, W.11.2.c, W.11.3.d, W.11.4, W.11.2.a, W.11.1.d, RI.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.b, W.11.3FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Provide a Strong Introduction
- Vary Sentence Structure
- Organize
- Use Transitions
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Develop a Topic
- Elaborate (Info)
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Develop a Narrative
- Use Narrative Techniques
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Cite Text Evidence
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
- Write to Task & Purpose
- Provide a Strong Conclusion
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
- Use a Poetry Format
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.1.e
- W.11.3.b
- RI.11.1
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.2.b
- W.11.2.c
- W.11.3.d
- W.11.4
- W.11.2.a
- W.11.1.d
- RI.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
- W.11.3
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Peer Revision Only
This collection provides practice aligned to the Peer Revision Task on the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Although 11th and 12 graders are not assessed on Peer Revision, teachers may choose to offer additional practice with this task.
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Treehouses
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Treehouses
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “Life in the Treetops,” "Thinking About Building a Treehouse Home?" and "Treehouse Design for the Future" allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (7):Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Marine Animals
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Multimodal Set Peer Revision Only: Marine Animals
This assignment, based on the multimodal set including the sources “A Ride of a Lifetime: Cruising with a Giant Manta Ray,” "The Monk Seal: Nature’s Recluse," "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Blues in the Bay" allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (6):Use Voice/Style/Tone, Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.2.e, W.11.5, W.11.2.d, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.2.e
- W.11.5
- W.11.2.d
- W.11.1.b
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GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: Hawaii
GMAS Practice Grades 11/12 – Text Set Peer Revision Only: Hawaii
This assignment, based the text set including the readings “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," "Hawaii's Last Queen," and "The Annexation of Hawaii" allows students to practice responding to peer revision questions similar to those on the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Questions are aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards for Grades 11 & 12.
Duration: 30 minutes
SKILLS (8):Introduce an Argument/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute Counterclaims, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.11.1.a, W.11.5, W.11.1.c, W.11.1.bFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Introduce an Argument/Opinion
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.11.1.a
- W.11.5
- W.11.1.c
- W.11.1.b
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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Interpreting Texts + Writing Task
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 9 and 10. Each practice assessment includes a single text followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple-choice questions and other item types. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for close reading and formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Section 1 ICT - Text Sets & Multimodal Sets
This collection provides practice aligned to the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 9 and 10. Each practice assessment includes a text set or multimodal set followed by a mix of multiple-choice and tech-enhanced questions. In addition to interpreting and constructing text questions, the practice assessments include a Writing Task prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for the Writing Task. Use the assessments in this collection for practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GA Milestones Grades 9/10 Practice - Peer Revision Only
This collection provides practice aligned to the Peer Revision Task on the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Although 9th and 10th graders are not assessed on Peer Revision, teachers may choose to offer additional practice with this task.
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Interpreting Texts + Writing Task
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a single text followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple-choice questions and other item types. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for close reading and formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Section 1 ICT - Text Sets & Multimodal Sets
This collection provides practice aligned to the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grades 11 and 12. Each practice assessment includes a text set or multimodal set followed by a mix of multiple-choice and tech-enhanced questions. In addition to interpreting and constructing text questions, the practice assessments include a Writing Task prompt with updates based on new Georgia writing criteria. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for the Writing Task. Use the assessments in this collection for practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GA Milestones Grades 11/12 Practice - Peer Revision Only
This collection provides practice aligned to the Peer Revision Task on the ICT (Interpreting & Constructing Texts) Section 1 of the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS). Although 11th and 12 graders are not assessed on Peer Revision, teachers may choose to offer additional practice with this task.