GMAS Opinion Writing Prompt #1

Georgia Milestones Opinion Writing

Multiple Choice

What day will we begin the Georgia Milestones Assessment?

• We do not take the GMAS in 3rd grade.

• April 29, 2024

• August 19, 2023

Multiple Choice

What are the 2 traits your Opinion Writing piece will be assessed on?

• Character and Personality

• Ideas and Language

Fill in the Blank

What is the highest number of points you can earn for your Opinion Piece?

​Passage #1

​Passage #2

Multiple Choice

Which idea from "School Starts Too Early" explains why students would do a better job with homework if school started later?

• "School should start later in the morning."

• "...students would be more interested in their classes."

• "...they wouldn't be as tired at night."

• "Let half the students come at the normal time."

Multiple Choice

Which statement from "Don't Change!" BEST supports the opinion that starting school later is a problem?

• Some students would probably like the idea.

• One school district in Maryland studied how much it would cost.

• If school starts later, when does it end?

• They also might stay up later to get their homework done.

Multiple Choice

With which sentence would the authors of BOTH passages agree?

• School start time should be based on what is best for student learning.

• Changes to school start time can cost a school district extra money.

• School start time can affect whether a student has time for evening activities.

• Changes to school start time should allow more homework time in the afternoon.