FCAT 2.0 reading presentation
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9th and 10th Grade-
It’s almost time to take the FCAT 2.0!
Here are answers to some important questions
and reminders to help you do your very best.
How long is the test?
The FCAT 2.0 will be 140 minutes.Good News!
The test will be broken into two days and two 70 minute
sessions.
Will the test questions be multiple choice or written response?
The FCAT 2.0 has only multiple choice
questions.
9th grade students will take a paper/pencil test.
10th grade students will take a computer test.
Will my test be paper/pencil or on the computer?
1. Vocabulary2. Reading Application3. Literary Analysis4. Informational Text/Research Process
What type of questions will be on the FCAT 2.0?
What are vocabulary questions?
*Context Clues
*Word Relationships
*Analyzing words and phrases
*Multiple Meanings
*Prefixes, Suffixes, and Root Words
What are Reading Application questions?
*Author’s Perspective, Author’s Bias, and Author’s Purpose
*Main Idea*Cause and Effect*Summary Statement*Relevant Details (Conclusions/Inferences)*Text Structure and Organizational Patterns chronological order, arguments/support, text features
What are Literary Analysis Questions?
*Literary Elements
Plot, Setting, Characterization*Character Development
Protagonist, Antagonist*Character Point of View*Descriptive Language
tone, imagery, irony, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, satire*Figurative Language
simile, metaphor, symbolism, personification, pun, hyperbole
What are Informational Text questions?
*Text Features
charts, maps, diagrams, sub-headings, captions, illustrations, graphs
*Validity and Reliability of informationsynthesize, analyze, evaluate, drawing conclusions
What strategies should I use before reading?
Read the title and subtitles Make predictions before reading Preview Pictures, Charts, Maps, and Graphs
What strategies should I use while reading?
Active Reading Strategies Underline/circle important facts/main
idea Text marking/margin notes Visualize, create brief 3-4 second visuals View all pictures View and analyze all charts React and connect to real
world/personal Re-read sentences and/or portions of
the passage that are unclear
What strategies should I use after reading?
Circle key words in the question to highlight exactly what is being asked
Mark out obvious wrong answers Place question marks next to
possible answers Look back in the passage to find
the correct answer Circle key words in the answer
that prove it is correct
How can I get additional practice for the FCAT 2.0?Login To Any Computer
At School or HomeWWW.USATESTPREP.COM
Your teacher will provide you with additional login information.
GOOD LUCK! Show what you know!