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One of our most important goals this
year is to prepare students for the FCAT Reading and Writing Test. Here are some
tips to help you get started.
FCAT WRITING:
EXPOSITORY
ESSAY: |
To
Explain (5 paragraphs) |
| Introduction |
Lead-In
(get their attention!!!), Topic Sentence (steal this from the prompt), 3
Reasons |
| 2nd
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords,
Transitions, Details, FIRES |
3rd
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords, Transitions, Details, FIRES |
1st
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords,
Transitions, Details, FIRES |
| Conclusion: |
Re-State
Topic Sentence, 3 Reasons,
Clincher (a final thought!!!) |
PERSUASIVE
ESSAY: |
To
Convince (6 paragraphs) |
| Introduction |
Lead-In
(get their attention!!!), Topic Sentence (steal this from the prompt), 3
Reasons (PROs) |
| Refute: |
Attack
the opposite point of view (CONs)
State why they are wrong or bad |
| 2nd
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords, Transitions, Details, FIRES |
3rd
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords, Transitions, Details, FIRES |
1st
Strongest Reason: |
Topic
Sentence, Keywords, Transitions, Details, FIRES |
| Conclusion: |
Re-State
Topic Sentence, 3 Reasons,
Clincher (a final thought!!!) |
TEST DATE: FCAT WRITING
FEBRUARY 2008
FCAT READING:
1.
Read the Questions First!!!
2. Label your paragraphs
3. Use the process of elimination in answering questions
4. Remember to use Details and Examples from the story to answer the extended
response questions (2-3 sentences for the short response and 4-6 sentences
for the longer response)
5. Always go back and check your answers. Don't Rush!!! |
TEST DATE: FCAT READING
MARCH 2008
What is FCAT?
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FLORIDA
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT TEST
This test targets
a student's ability to think. Students must answer questions
regarding an author's point of view, the main idea of a story, interpret
meanings and vocabulary words, and other critical thinking skills. |
What is a TOPIC
SENTENCE?
| A topic sentence
explains to the reader what your whole essay is about. It the the
subject or thesis of your essay. |
What is a PROMPT?
| A prompt tells you
what you should be writing about. It gives you your direction in
writing your essay. Your prompt reveals whether your essay is
Expository or Persuasive. |
What are FIRES?
| Facts |
Incidents |
Reasons |
Examples |
Statistics |
What is a LEAD-IN?
| A lead-in is a
sentence or two that grabs the reader's attention. It gets the
reader to start thinking about your essay before you present the facts. |
What is a CLINCHER?
| A clincher is a
sentence or two that leaves the reader with a final thought. It's
your last chance to get the reader's attention or convince them to see
your point-of-view. |
What is a
KEYWORD? 
| Keywords are words
that can be found in the prompt. They are the main words which
should be repeated all throughout your essay. Keywords keep your
essay focused and organized. |
What is a TRANSITION?
| A transition is a word that leads you from one idea to the
next. Examples: To begin with, In
conclusion, However, On the other hand, Next, Finally, Also, and many,
many more. (see me for a copy of all these words) |
Check out some of
these FCAT sites:
Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test Home Page
Short
Answer Tips for FCAT
Keys
to FCAT Writing
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