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GA Milestones Grade 6 Practice – Single Texts
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 6. 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 – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the reading “Emerging from Darkness” 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RL.6.2, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, RL.6.3, W.6.2.a, RL.6.1, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4, W.6.1.eFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.2
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.2.c
- RL.6.3
- W.6.2.a
- RL.6.1
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
- W.6.1.e
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GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the reading “A Perfect Match” 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (24):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), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, RI.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, RI.6.3, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.1.eFORMAT: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)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- RI.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- RI.6.3
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- W.6.1.e
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GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 6 Assignment 3
This assignment, based on the reading from "Gordon Parks: Bigger Than Life" 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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:RI.6.6, W.6.1.e, W.6.3.d, RI.6.8, W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, RI.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT: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)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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
- RI.6.6
- W.6.1.e
- W.6.3.d
- RI.6.8
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- RI.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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GA Milestones Grade 6 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia GMAS standards.
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “How to Become a Writer” and “For the Love of the Dance” 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), 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:W.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RL.6.6, RI.6.7, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, RL.6.4, W.6.1.eFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- 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
- W.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.6
- RI.6.7
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- RI.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- RL.6.4
- W.6.1.e
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Our Gifts from the Greeks,” "Plato and Aristotle," and "Swifter, Higher, Stronger" 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), 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:W.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RI.6.7, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.2.e, RI.6.2, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, RI.6.9, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.1.eFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- 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
- W.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.7
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- RI.6.9
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- W.6.1.e
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 3
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings, “Speaking Bonobo,” "When Animals Communicate, They Are Not Using 'Language'," and "What Is Language?" 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Use Visual Information (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.6.6, W.6.1.e, W.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RI.6.8, RI.6.7, W.6.1.b, RI.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, RI.6.4, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Use Visual Information (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.6.6
- W.6.1.e
- W.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.8
- RI.6.7
- W.6.1.b
- RI.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 4
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Cinderella (the play)” and “Cinderella (the poem)” 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Evaluate Ideas & Texts (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.6.3.d, W.6.2.b, RL.6.2, W.6.1.b, RL.6.9, RL.6.5, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, W.6.2.e, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, RL.6.3, RL.6.1, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.1.eFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Evaluate Ideas & Texts (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.6.3.d
- W.6.2.b
- RL.6.2
- W.6.1.b
- RL.6.9
- RL.6.5
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- W.6.2.e
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- RL.6.3
- RL.6.1
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
- W.6.1.e
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 6 Assignment 5
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from The Story of My Life and "Helen Keller Biography” 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 Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Make Inferences (IR), 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.6.1.e, RI.6.6, W.6.3.d, RI.6.8, W.6.2.b, RI.6.1, W.6.1.b, W.6.1.d, W.6.1.c, W.6.1.a, RI.6.2, W.6.2.e, RI.6.4, W.6.2.d, W.6.2.c, W.6.2.a, W.6.2.f, W.6.4, W.6.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- 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.6.1.e
- RI.6.6
- W.6.3.d
- RI.6.8
- W.6.2.b
- RI.6.1
- W.6.1.b
- W.6.1.d
- W.6.1.c
- W.6.1.a
- RI.6.2
- W.6.2.e
- RI.6.4
- W.6.2.d
- W.6.2.c
- W.6.2.a
- W.6.2.f
- W.6.4
- W.6.5
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GA Milestones Grade 6 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 1
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 2
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 3
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 4
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 5
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 6
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 6 Assignment 6
This assignment provides practice for Grade 6 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.6.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GA Milestones Grade 7 Practice – Single Texts
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 7. 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 – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the reading “Strong Women” 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, RL.7.9, RL.7.5, W.7.1.a, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- RL.7.9
- RL.7.5
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- RL.7.6
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RL.7.4
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GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the reading “Meet Nicole A. Mann, a Pioneer in Flight Today” 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Cite Evidence from Text (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), 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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (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)
- 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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 7 Assignment 3
This assignment, based on the reading “Naomi James: Improbable Adventurer” 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 Grade 7.
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.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.b, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT: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.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.4
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.1.a
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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GA Milestones Grade 7 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a text set 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “All Bottled Up,” “Are We Living in the Plastic Age?,” "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Cleaning Up the Ocean" 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (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.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (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.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.1
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.a
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.2.c
- RI.7.9
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from The Dream of an Hour, "If We Must Die," and from The Last Leaf 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, 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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, RL.7.9, W.7.1.a, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RL.7.1, RL.7.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- 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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- RL.7.9
- W.7.1.a
- RL.7.3
- RL.7.2
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- RL.7.6
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RL.7.1
- RL.7.4
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 3
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from The Souls of Black Folk and from Recollections of a New England Educator 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (LR), 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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.a, RI.7.8, RI.7.6, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7, RL.7.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- 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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.a
- RI.7.8
- RI.7.6
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
- RL.7.1
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 4
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and from Rip Van Winkle 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Make Connections (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.b, RL.7.9, W.7.1.a, RL.7.3, RL.7.2, W.7.2.c, RL.7.7, W.7.2.e, RL.7.6, W.7.2.b, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RL.7.4, RL.7.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.b
- RL.7.9
- W.7.1.a
- RL.7.3
- RL.7.2
- W.7.2.c
- RL.7.7
- W.7.2.e
- RL.7.6
- W.7.2.b
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RL.7.4
- RL.7.1
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 5
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Spreading Joy,” "Feeding Others," "Kindness Counts," and "Positively Kind," 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (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.7.5, W.7.2.a, W.7.1.d, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, RI.7.1, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.a, W.7.2.c, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.c, RI.7.5, RI.7.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (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.7.5
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.1.d
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.4
- RI.7.1
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.2.c
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
- RI.7.5
- RI.7.7
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 6
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 7 Assignment 6
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Forecasting with AI,” "A Passion for Tech," and "Under Construction," 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 Grade 7.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, 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:W.7.2.a, W.7.5, W.7.1.d, RI.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.1.e, W.7.2.d, RI.7.4, W.7.1.b, W.7.2.f, W.7.1.a, W.7.2.c, RI.7.9, W.7.2.e, W.7.2.b, RI.7.3, W.7.3.d, W.7.1.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- 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
- W.7.2.a
- W.7.5
- W.7.1.d
- RI.7.2
- W.7.4
- W.7.1.e
- W.7.2.d
- RI.7.4
- W.7.1.b
- W.7.2.f
- W.7.1.a
- W.7.2.c
- RI.7.9
- W.7.2.e
- W.7.2.b
- RI.7.3
- W.7.3.d
- W.7.1.c
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GA Milestones Grade 7 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 7. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 1
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 2
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 3
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 4
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 5
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 6
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 7 Assignment 6
This assignment provides practice for Grade 7 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.7.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.7.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GA Milestones Grade 8 Practice – Single Texts
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 – Single Text: Grade 8 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 8 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the reading “Everest: To Climb or Not to Climb” 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (21):Identify Genres (IR), Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.8.2.d, RI.8.2, RI.8.7, W.8.2.c, W.8.1.e, RI.8.4, W.8.1.b, RI.8.1, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (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.8.2.d
- RI.8.2
- RI.8.7
- W.8.2.c
- W.8.1.e
- RI.8.4
- W.8.1.b
- RI.8.1
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 8 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Single Text: Grade 8 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the reading “What’s Bugging Us” 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, 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.8.2.d, RI.8.2, W.8.2.c, RI.8.7, W.8.1.e, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, RI.8.8, W.8.4, RI.8.6, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- 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.8.2.d
- RI.8.2
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.7
- W.8.1.e
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- RI.8.8
- W.8.4
- RI.8.6
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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GA Milestones Grade 8 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes a text set 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
Additional practice is coming soon.
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 1
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Snow Globe” and “The Interlopers” 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (20):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.8.2.d, W.8.2.c, W.8.1.e, RL.8.9, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, RL.8.6, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.d, RL.8.4, W.8.4, RL.8.5, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.8.2.d
- W.8.2.c
- W.8.1.e
- RL.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- RL.8.6
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.d
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RL.8.7
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 2
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Risk and Exploration Revisited” and “Riding Rockets” 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, 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:W.8.2.d, RI.8.2, W.8.2.c, W.8.1.e, RI.8.3, RI.8.4, RI.8.9, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.1.c, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.3.d, W.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- 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
- W.8.2.d
- RI.8.2
- W.8.2.c
- W.8.1.e
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.4
- RI.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 3
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from The Promised Land, from The Amateur Emigrant, from Waiting Out Detention, and "Family Reunion" 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (22):Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Identify Genres (LR), Make Inferences (LR), Make Connections (LR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Synthesize (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (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.8.2.d, W.8.2.c, W.8.1.e, RL.8.9, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, RL.8.4, W.8.4, RL.8.5, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RL.8.1, RL.8.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Synthesize (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (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
-
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.8.2.d
- W.8.2.c
- W.8.1.e
- RL.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- RL.8.4
- W.8.4
- RL.8.5
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RL.8.1
- RL.8.7
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 4
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings from “On the Run...but Not Running on Empty,” from "Kids Love Sweets," and "What Teenagers Need to Thrive," 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 Grade 8.
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 (LR), Make Connections (IR), Use Rhetorical Strategies, Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), 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.8.2.d, RI.8.7, W.8.2.c, W.8.1.e, RI.8.3, RI.8.9, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, RL.8.2, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, RI.8.8, W.8.4, RI.8.6, W.8.3.d, RI.8.5, W.8.5FORMAT: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 (LR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Use Rhetorical Strategies
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- 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.8.2.d
- RI.8.7
- W.8.2.c
- W.8.1.e
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.9
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- RL.8.2
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- RI.8.8
- W.8.4
- RI.8.6
- W.8.3.d
- RI.8.5
- W.8.5
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GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Text Set: Grade 8 Assignment 5
This assignment, based on the text set including the readings “Dogs That Make a Difference,” "Animals on My Mind," "Creature Comforts," and "Horses as Healers," 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 Grade 8.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (23):Demonstrate Comprehension (IR), 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.8.2.d, RI.8.2, W.8.2.c, RI.8.7, W.8.1.e, RI.8.3, RI.8.9, RI.8.1, W.8.1.b, W.8.2.b, W.8.2.e, W.8.2.a, W.8.1.a, W.8.2.f, W.8.1.c, W.8.1.d, W.8.4, W.8.3.d, W.8.5, RI.8.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Demonstrate Comprehension (IR)
- 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.8.2.d
- RI.8.2
- W.8.2.c
- RI.8.7
- W.8.1.e
- RI.8.3
- RI.8.9
- RI.8.1
- W.8.1.b
- W.8.2.b
- W.8.2.e
- W.8.2.a
- W.8.1.a
- W.8.2.f
- W.8.1.c
- W.8.1.d
- W.8.4
- W.8.3.d
- W.8.5
- RI.8.5
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GA Milestones Grade 8 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 1
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 1
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 2
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 2
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 3
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 3
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 4
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 4
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (2):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 5
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 5
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 6
GMAS Practice – Peer Review Task: Grade 8 Assignment 6
This assignment provides practice for Grade 8 students in Revising and Editing, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts standards.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (3):Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Correct Grammar, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.8.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Correct Grammar
Standards in this Assignment
- W.8.5
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Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
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GA Milestones Grade 6 Practice – Single Texts
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 6. 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 Grade 6 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes Text Sets followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia GMAS standards.
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GA Milestones Grade 6 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 6. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.
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GA Milestones Grade 7 Practice – Single Texts
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 7. 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 Grade 7 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 5. Each practice assessment includes a text set 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
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GA Milestones Grade 7 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 7. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.
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GA Milestones Grade 8 Practice – Single Texts
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 Grade 8 Practice – Text Sets
This Georgia Text Set Collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes a text set 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 formative practice aligned to Georgia ELA standards.
Additional practice is coming soon.
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GA Milestones Grade 8 Practice – Peer Revision Task
This collection features Peer Review practice aligned to the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) for Grade 8. Each practice assessment includes one revising task and one editing task, providing formative assessment and instruction opportunities in these skills, aligned to the Georgia GMAS English Language Arts Standards.