American Literature & Composition Georgia Milestone American Literature & Composition

When is the test? April 30 and May 1 Computer lab – to be assigned

What types of questions are on the test? Selected Response (SR)– MC Technology-Enhanced – Set of two MC questions where the answer to the 2nd question depends on the answer to the 1st (Half credit available) Constructed Response (CR) – Short Answer Extended Constructed Response – Narrative Extended Writing Response – Essay: Argumentative (Persuasive) or Informational

How is the test organized? Day 1 – Extended Writing Response 90 minutes Responses based on (2) non-fiction articles SR questions to make sure you understand the passages Constructed Response related to one or both of the passages Extended Writing Response (Either Argumentative/Persuasive or Informational)

How is the test organized? Day 2 Two sections – 75 minutes for each Each section is a mixture of SR, CR, and Extended Constructed Response ECR will most likely be narrative writing (ex. Rewrite a section of a story from a different perspective) Entire test (both days): Aprx. 50 SR, 9 CR

Scores? (4) levels – Distinguished (92+), Proficient (80-91), Developing Learner (70- 79), Beginning Learner (Less than 70) Counts 20% of your overall grade Scores take a few weeks to come in. You will know as soon as I do.

Need more info.? https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and- Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/Study- Resource%20Guides/Milestones_StudyGuide_AmLit_11-16.pdf OR Google: Georgia Milestone American Lit Study Guide There is also a link on my website under HELPFUL INFORMATION