GEORGIA MILESTONES REVIEW
GMAS APRIL WARM UPS - THE TOPICS AND LINKS BELOW ARE AN OUTLINE OF OUR CLASSROOM PLAN FOR THE WEEK PRIOR TO SPRING BREAK AND THE WEEK AFTER. EACH LESSON WARM UP IS DATED SO STUDENTS CAN SEE THE DATE THE TOPIC WILL BE COVERED.
DURING SPRING BREAK AND DURING FREE TIME STUDENTS CAN FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO ACCESS PRACTICE PAGES AND GAMES :
I. Theme – 4/1
"THE MEssage."
LINK - "Common Themes in Books" handout.
Practice - Quizziz Practice Code for THEME STATEMENTS - 867156
II. Developing and supporting arguments – 4/2
Practice - Quizziz Practice Code for THESIS STATEMENTS - 92882
LINK - Thesis Statement Examples – Softschools-
A thesis statement is usually one sentence that tells the main point of your piece of writing-research paper, essay, etc. The thesis statement is then "proven" throughout the paper with supporting evidence.
Vocabulary
III. Prefixes and suffixes – 4/3
Practice - QUIZLET Practice Code for WORD ROOTS
LINK - Prefixes and Suffixes - Enchanted Learning -
Prefixes and Suffixes. A prefix is a group of letters placed before the root of a word. For example, the word “unhappy” consists of the prefix “un-” [which means “not”] combined with the root (or stem) word “happy”; the word “unhappy” means “not happy.” A suffix is a group of letters placed after the root of a word.
Grammar and mechanics
IV. Types of Sentences 4/4
LINK - Learn the Four Sentence Types
- Statement/Declarative Sentence. These are the most common type of sentence. ...
- Question/Interrogative Sentence. When we want to ask questions, we use interrogative sentences. ...
- Exclamation/Exclamatory Sentence. Sometimes we want to shout! ...
- Command / Imperative Sentence. Do you ever feel bossy?
LINK - Sentence Types: Learn All Four - English Grammar Revolution
Practice - Quizziz Practice Code for FOUR TYPES OF SENTENCES - 391746
V. Author's purpose and tone – 4/5
In general, there are 3 basic reasons for an author to write something: to persuade their reader, to inform their reader, or to entertain their reader. You can remember the reasons why authors write with this easy as PIE acronym:
- P is for Persuade – the author shares their opinion with the reader
- I is for Inform – the author presents facts to the reader
- E is for Entertain – the author amuses the reader
Practice - PLAY THE IDENTIFY AUTHOR'S PURPOSE GAME
VI. Developing and supporting arguments – 4/15
How would you like to be able to win any argument? The purpose of an argument, whether it's in a paper or a speech, is to convince or persuade - just like you did in your PSA letters. The main parts of an argument are:
- Claims
- Counterclaims
- Reasons
- Evidence
Practice - Identifying Arguments (This is challenging)
VII. Greek and Latin roots – 4/16
LINK - Root Words, Roots and Affixes | Reading Rockets
Familiarity with common Greek and Latin roots, as well as common prefixes and ... For example, the word reject is made up of the prefix re- and the Latin root ject, ... mid-, middle, midfield ....
Practice - PLAY THIS FUNBRAIN GAME TO GET YOUR ROOT WORD MOJO WORKING
VIII. Sentences, fragments, and run-ons – 4/17
LINK - Sentence Parts, Lesson 5: Complete Subjects and Predicates
Definition: A sentence can be divided into two halves: the complete subject and the complete predicate. ...
Practice - Grammar Bytes! :: Sentence Fragments :: Exercise 1 - Chomp Chomp
QUIZZIZ PRACTICE GAME CODE - 461924
IX. Text structure – 4/18
LINK - Text Structure | Ereading Worksheets
Text Structure. The term “text structure” refers to how information is organized in a passage. The structure of a text can change many times in a work and even within a paragraph. Students are often asked to identify text structures or patterns of organization on state reading tests.
Practice - Quizziz Practice Code for TEXT STRUCTURES - 559981
X. Persuasive strategies – 4/19
LINK - ETHOS/PATHOS/LOGOS DEFINITION POSTER
PRACTICE - Pathos, Ethos And Logos Trivia Quiz - ProProfs Quiz
XI. Gerunds
LINK #1- Grammar Bytes! :: The Gerund - Chomp Chompwww.chompchomp.com/terms/gerund.htm
Every gerund, without exception, ends in ing. Gerunds are not, however, all that easy to identify. The problem is that all present participles also end in ing.
LINK #2 - What Is a Gerund? | Grammar Girl - Quick and Dirty Tips
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/what-is-a-gerund
Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 372809
LINK #1- Grammar Bytes! :: The Gerund - Chomp Chompwww.chompchomp.com/terms/gerund.htm
Every gerund, without exception, ends in ing. Gerunds are not, however, all that easy to identify. The problem is that all present participles also end in ing.
LINK #2 - What Is a Gerund? | Grammar Girl - Quick and Dirty Tips
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/what-is-a-gerund
Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 372809
7TH GRADE MIDDLE EAST JEOPARDY GAME
7TH GRADE MILESTONES JEOPARDY REVIEW GAME #2
ELA CLASS OLYMPICS
Argument - 7th ELA - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 139443
7th Grade Common Core ELA Practice 1 - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 404336
7th Grade Common Core ELA Practice 2 - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE 146318
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Item-Samplers.aspx This link takes you to sample constructed responses at each grade level of GMAS and how they were scored. Excellent source to use with students as a critique/feedback and exemplar work.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Item-Samplers.aspx This link takes you to the assessment guides for each grade level. If you are new to GMAS….it’s worth a look. It includes sample questions and important information about test construction, etc.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/EOG-Resources/Milestones_Grade_3_Answer_Document.pdf Sample answer document for grade 3 this year.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/EOG-Resources/Milestones_Grade_6_Answer_Document.pdf Sample answer document for grade 6 this year.
http://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/common-core-practice-tests-and-sample-questions/practice-test.html?type=Student&state=GA&cur=1219&btn=start Sample/GMAS Rehersal Website
Grades 3-11 PARCC Practice Tests: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/ (Answer Keys: http://www.parcconline.org/practice-test-answers)
7TH GRADE MILESTONES JEOPARDY REVIEW GAME #2
ELA CLASS OLYMPICS
Argument - 7th ELA - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 139443
7th Grade Common Core ELA Practice 1 - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE - 404336
7th Grade Common Core ELA Practice 2 - Practice - QUIZZIZ GAME CODE 146318
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Item-Samplers.aspx This link takes you to sample constructed responses at each grade level of GMAS and how they were scored. Excellent source to use with students as a critique/feedback and exemplar work.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Item-Samplers.aspx This link takes you to the assessment guides for each grade level. If you are new to GMAS….it’s worth a look. It includes sample questions and important information about test construction, etc.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/EOG-Resources/Milestones_Grade_3_Answer_Document.pdf Sample answer document for grade 3 this year.
http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Documents/Milestones/EOG-Resources/Milestones_Grade_6_Answer_Document.pdf Sample answer document for grade 6 this year.
http://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/resources/common-core-practice-tests-and-sample-questions/practice-test.html?type=Student&state=GA&cur=1219&btn=start Sample/GMAS Rehersal Website
Grades 3-11 PARCC Practice Tests: http://parcc.pearson.com/practice-tests/english/ (Answer Keys: http://www.parcconline.org/practice-test-answers)
The Georgia Department of Education has provided a Georgia Milestones Assessment Blueprint which list the standards that are tested. The students will need to know the concepts and skills associated with each of the standards to be successful. Click on the links below to access the blueprints.
Georgia Milestones Grade 6 EOG Test Blueprints
Georgia Milestones Grade 7 EOG Test Blueprints
Georgia Milestones Grade 8 EOG Test Blueprints
Georgia Milestones Ninth Grade Literature and Composition EOC Test Blueprint
Georgia Milestones American Literature and Composition EOC Test Blueprint
Click on any link below for a comprehensive list of all of the skills students learn in each grade! Allow your students time to start practicing at least 30 minutes a day before or after school or at home.
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-7
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-8
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-9
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-10
IXL's language arts skills are aligned to the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards, providing comprehensive coverage of language arts concepts and applications. With IXL's state standards alignments, you can easily find practice problems specifically tailored to each required standard. Even better, IXL automatically tracks student progress and displays proficiency scores in the state standards reports. These reports allow you to quickly evaluate student aptitude and identify trouble spots.
GRAMMAR BYTES PRESENTATIONS AND HANDOUTS
Appropriate Words and Expressions Handout PowerPoint
Confused/Misused Words and Phrases Handout PowerPoint
Misplaced Modifiers Handout PowerPoint
Coordination and Subordination Handout PowerPoint
Parallel Structure Handout PowerPoint
Fragments, Comma Splices,
and Fused Sentences Handout PowerPoint
Verb Forms Handout PowerPoint
Tense Shift Handout PowerPoint
Subject-Verb Agreement Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Agreement Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Shift Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Reference Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Case Handout PowerPoint
Adjectives and Adverbs Handout PowerPoint
Degree Handout PowerPoint
Spelling Handout PowerPoint
Punctuation Handout PowerPoint
Capitalization Handout PowerPoint
Confused/Misused Words and Phrases Handout PowerPoint
Misplaced Modifiers Handout PowerPoint
Coordination and Subordination Handout PowerPoint
Parallel Structure Handout PowerPoint
Fragments, Comma Splices,
and Fused Sentences Handout PowerPoint
Verb Forms Handout PowerPoint
Tense Shift Handout PowerPoint
Subject-Verb Agreement Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Agreement Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Shift Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Reference Handout PowerPoint
Pronoun Case Handout PowerPoint
Adjectives and Adverbs Handout PowerPoint
Degree Handout PowerPoint
Spelling Handout PowerPoint
Punctuation Handout PowerPoint
Capitalization Handout PowerPoint
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