1343 CODE, Gordon, An Update on the Argumentative Essay for Georgia Milestones Assessment —Ninth Grade Literature and Composition—American Literature and Composition

This VoiceThread and PowerPoint include information and strategies to improve students' scores for the writing components of the Georgia Milestones tests.  It begins with a definition of the genre and how it is constructed, understood, and assessed. Part two gives instructional strategies for moving up the score scale.  It also has score point skill level instructional strategies for moving up the score scale.  Included are sample writings and additional resources.

Please note:  Use the resource on the informational/explanatory essay before completing this one.