FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing
This updated manual prepares tenth-grade students in Florida to excel on the state-administered reading and writing test. An overview of the reading test is followed by a pretest, test-taking advice, and an explanation of each of the state standards evaluated on the test.

Exercises focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, knowledge of literary elements, and the research process. Two complete FCAT practice tests in reading comprehension are presented with answer explanations. The study unit that follows presents instruction on the elements of essay writing and includes sample essays. The book's concluding section offers guidance for teachers and parents in helping to prepare students for both the reading and writing sections.
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FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing
This updated manual prepares tenth-grade students in Florida to excel on the state-administered reading and writing test. An overview of the reading test is followed by a pretest, test-taking advice, and an explanation of each of the state standards evaluated on the test.

Exercises focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, knowledge of literary elements, and the research process. Two complete FCAT practice tests in reading comprehension are presented with answer explanations. The study unit that follows presents instruction on the elements of essay writing and includes sample essays. The book's concluding section offers guidance for teachers and parents in helping to prepare students for both the reading and writing sections.
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FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing

FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing

by Claudine Townley
FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing

FCAT Grade 10 Assessment Tests in Reading and Writing

by Claudine Townley

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Overview

This updated manual prepares tenth-grade students in Florida to excel on the state-administered reading and writing test. An overview of the reading test is followed by a pretest, test-taking advice, and an explanation of each of the state standards evaluated on the test.

Exercises focus on vocabulary, reading comprehension, knowledge of literary elements, and the research process. Two complete FCAT practice tests in reading comprehension are presented with answer explanations. The study unit that follows presents instruction on the elements of essay writing and includes sample essays. The book's concluding section offers guidance for teachers and parents in helping to prepare students for both the reading and writing sections.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780764141997
Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
Publication date: 03/01/2011
Series: Barron's Test Prep FL
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 216
Product dimensions: 8.20(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents


  • Preface





    UNIT ONE--FCAT READING


  • Chapter 1. Before You Begin


    FCAT Facts
    Test-taking Tips


    Stone-cold
    Pretest


    Questions Query


  • Chapter 2. The Forgotten First Read


    Why Read?
    Examples and Practice


    Interacting with the Text


  • Chapter 3. Practicing with the


    Category 1: Vocabulary


    Category 2: Reading Application


    Category 3: Literary Analysis: Fiction

    and Nonfiction


  • Chapter 4. Practice Makes Perfect: Two Sample Exams


    Practice FCAT Reading Test #1


    Practice FCAT Reading Test #2


    Answers to Practice Test #1


    Answers to Practice Test #2





    UNIT TWO--FCAT WRITING


  • Chapter 5. What You Need to Know


    Another Timed Test?


    Rubrics to Remember


    Two Types of Writing


  • Chapter 6. The Writing Process


    Reading the Prompt--Get the Organization


    T'n'T!


    Support


    Planning


    Conventions


    Focus


    Proofreading


    Category 4: Informational Text/Research Process


  • Chapter 7. Taking It Higher


    Lead In; Lead Out


    Vocabulary


    Transitions


    Tone (of Voice)


    Use of Humor


    Color It In


    Change It Up!


  • Chapter 8. Some Sample Essays


    Persuasive Essay Samples


    Expository Essay Samples


  • Chapter 9. Practice Prompts


    Persuasive Prompts


    Expository Prompts





    UNIT THREE--FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS




  • Chapter 10. FCAT Reading


    Reading Tips for Teachers


    Reading Tips for Parents


  • Chapter 11. FCAT Writing


    Writing Tips for Teachers


    Writing Tips for Parents


  • Appendix / FCAT Writing: Formal and Informal Rubrics


    FCAT Writing Formal Rubric


    FCAT Writing Informal Rubric


  • Index
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