ELA GA Milestones

Read the sentence.

I would of answered the phone if I had heard it ringing.

Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?

• I would have answered the phone if I had heard it ringing.

• Hearing it ringing, I would of answered the phone.

• I would of answered the phone if I had been hearing it ringing.

• If I had heard it ringing, I'd of answered the the phone.

What do you do on DAY ONE of the ELA milestone? Check at least three.

• Multiple Choice/Drag and Drop

• CSET

• 4 Point Narrative

• Essay

Read the sentence. The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression. Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period, of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of, artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great, cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

the main idea or lesson of a literary passage

• plot

• summary

• theme

• central idea

Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb?

• A) She go to the store every Saturday.

• B) She goes to the store every Saturday.

• C) She going to the store every Saturday.

• D) She gone to the store every Saturday.

Identify the synonym for the word 'happy'.

• A) Sad

• B) Angry

• C) Joyful

• D) Tired

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

• A) My brother who is a great cook made dinner.

• B) My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner.

• C) My brother who is a great cook, made dinner.

• D) My brother, who is a great cook made dinner.

What is the main idea of a passage?

• A) The detailed description of characters

• B) The central point or message

• C) The setting of the story

• D) The dialogue between characters

Which word is an antonym of 'difficult'?

• A) Hard

• B) Easy

• C) Challenging

• D) Tough

Read the sentence: 'Despite the rain, the event continued as planned.' What does the word 'despite' mean in this context?

• A) Because of

• B) In spite of

• C) Along with

• D) During