Level 1 Terms
What is central idea?
the main point of the text
Is there usually audio portions on the FSA reading?
The FSA results help teachers understand what?
-to measure student progress
-how well we taught
-IT IS NOT A REFLECTION OF HOW DUMB/SMART A STUDENT IS
What is connotative language?
How many sections are on the FSA reading?
2
The lesson or message of the text
Name 3 types of FSA item types
multiple choice
matching table
short response
multiselect
Part A/Part B questions
It's important to use your scrap paper for notes because....
-you can summarize texts when you can multiple to compare
-its easier to read your notes than re-read the text
What is tone? Provide 4 higher level tone words (ie do not tell me "happy" or "sad")
Tone is the writers attitude towards the subject
What is the most sold book of all time?
The Bible
What is figurative langauge? Give 2 examples
Figurative language is non literal language. Similies, Metaphors, Hyberpoles, Personification, etc... are all examples
True or Fasle: The FSA will ask you to compare/contrast up to 3 different texts?
TRUE, they can give you for example a poem, a short story, and an audio sound clip
What are at least 2 of the computer based tools you can use to help view the test?
-zoom in and out
-line reader
-highlighter
-change color
-change size of the text
What is rhetoric? Give an example.
Rhetoric is how an author persuades a reader.
Examples: emotional (making the reader feel bad for the topics) logical (stating facts and evidence) and credible (the author using credible sources or citing their own credibility)
How many points do you need to pass the FSA with a 3?
350+
What is a complex character? Give one example from a text you've read.
A complex characater is someone or thing that changes over the course of the text, has multiple emotions, and advances the plot and theme.
Examples: House on Mango Street: Esperanza
Frankenstein: Frankenstein's monster
The Murder of Mary Phagan: Leo Frank
What should a GOOD short response always include?
textual evidence
What are 3 self-care activities you can do 24 hours before the test?
-eat well (no sugary breakfast, high protien and whole grains)
-meditate
-do activities that will take your mind off the test
What does relevant, sufficient, and valid evidence mean?
relevant: on topic
sufficient: enough evidence
valid: from a trustworthy source
How many minutes a day should a 16-year-old read?
Studies show 16-year-olds should read at least 20 minutes outside of their school work.
What kind of text structures can an author use to create tension, mystery, or surprise? List 2.
pacing, story order, repetition, flashbacks, parrallel plots,
T or F, you can skip questions and come back to them on the FSA?
True
When are finished with a section of the test, should you end the session or pause the test?
end the session
What is an objective summary?
A recap of the text that is free of personal opinion
How tall is the world's tallest book?
14 ft