GMAS Writing Tasks and Genres

Question 1

What are the three main writing genres assessed on the GMAS?

Accepted Answer

Argumentative, Informational/Explanatory, Narrative

Answer

GMAS assesses argumentative, informational/explanatory, and narrative writing genres aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence.

Question 2

In GMAS writing assessments, what does an argumentative writing task typically require students to do?

Accepted Answer

Take a position and support it with evidence and reasoning

Answer

Argumentative writing requires students to claim a position and support it with evidence, reasoning, and counter-arguments.

Question 3

Which GMAS grade levels typically include a narrative writing task?

Accepted Answer

Grades 3-8 (EOG) and some EOC courses

Answer

Narrative writing tasks appear on GMAS EOG assessments in grades 3-8 and in select EOC ELA courses.

Question 4

What is an 'Extended Writing Task' on GMAS?

Accepted Answer

A longer writing response that requires planning, drafting, and revising

Answer

Extended writing tasks on GMAS require students to produce longer written responses demonstrating planning, organization, development, and revision skills.

Question 5

On GMAS, what source materials do students typically use when completing informational/explanatory writing tasks?

Accepted Answer

Provided reading passages or texts as evidence

Answer

Informational/explanatory writing tasks on GMAS require students to draw evidence from provided passages or texts to support their explanations.

(GMAS) Georgia Milestones Assessment System Practice Test

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GMAS Writing Tasks and Genres