1. American Literature & Composition
Georgia Milestone
American Literature & Composition

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Need more info.?
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