3.As you read, practice SELECTIVE UNDERLINING.Write marginal notes as you read.
4.After reading, answer the questions.Read all multiple choice options and pick THE BEST ONE.
5.Refer to the guide for answering SHORT AND EXTENDED RESPONSES.
6.Use legible handwriting.
7.Write in complete sentences.
8.Bring the workbook on the assigned dates for discussion/grading.
FCAT READ THINK EXPLAIN SHORT RESPONSE GUIDE
A short response is worth 2 points.There must be 2 details from the text you read, placed correctly and EXPLAINED by you ( in your own words), to receive the full point value.Your short response needs:
A TOPIC SENTENCE using KEY WORDS from the question.DO NOT RESTATE THE ENTIRE QUESTION.
DETAIL #1, followed by your comment on DETAIL #1.
DETAIL #2, followed by your comment on DETAIL #2.
Phrases to help you:
According to the text, ……..
This example shows that…..
Another example……
This proves that……
FCAT READ THINK EXPLAIN EXTENDED RESPONSE GUIDE
An extended response is worth 4 points.There must be 3 details from the textyou read, placed correctly and EXPLAINED by you (in your own words), to receive the full point value.Your extended response needs:
A TOPIC SENTENCE using KEY WORDS from the question.DO NOT RESTATE THE ENTIRE QUESTION.
DETAIL #1, followed by your comment on DETAIL #1.
DETAIL #2, followed by your comment on DETAIL #2.
DETAIL #3, followed by your comment on DETAIL #3
Phrases to help you:
According to the text, ……..
This example shows that…..
Another example……
This proves that……
The text also states that…..
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