Georgia Milestones Night THIRD GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Georgia Milestones Night THIRD GRADE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENT

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DESCRIPTION OF TEST FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION � The Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) EOG assessment has a total of 61 items. � Some of the items are selected-response (multiple-choice), which means students choose the correct answer from four choices. � Some items will ask students to write a response using details from the text. � There will also be a writing prompt that will ask students to write an essay. � The test will be given in three sections. � � Section 1 will be given on Day 1. Students will be given a maximum of 90 minutes to complete the section. This is the day they will write their essay. Sections 2 and 3 will be given the next day. You may have up to 85 minutes to complete each section. Most of these items are selected –response. There also constructed response items this day.

CONTENT � The Grade 3 English Language Arts (ELA) EOG assessment will measure the Grade 3 standards that are described at www. georgiastandards. org. � The content of the assessment covers standards that are reported under these domains: � � Reading and Vocabulary Writing and Language � There are two kinds of texts—literary and informational text. � There are two kinds of essays students may be asked to write—an opinion piece and an informational or explanatory piece. � Students will also write an extended constructed-response using narrative techniques. For example, students may be asked to continue a story or perhaps write a new beginning.

Sample Item 1 � Standard: ELAGSE 3 L 1 g. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. g. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified. Read the sentence. Ashley plays basketball well, but Tina is ________. Which word BEST completes the sentence? A. gooder B. more good C. better D. best Correct Answer: C

Sample Item 2: Students would be asked to read this passage.

Sample Item 2: Students would use the passage to answer this constructed response question.

Sample Item 3: Students would read two related passages and then be asked to complete the writing task (essay) that addresses the prompt given.

What can I do to help? �Go to http: //testing. gadoe. org and print the study/resource guide for grade 3. �Review the material with your student at home. �Encourage them to stay calm and focused on the days of testing. �Let them know you support their learning and know they will ROCK the test!