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FCAT/SAT/ACT
Chapters 11, 12, 13
Text Features
Random
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A chimpanzee's body is made for climbing and swinging in the trees. First, it uses its long arms to reach a branch. Next, with its flexible hands and feet, it grabs and hooks on to the branch. Finally, it swings from that branch to another branch or tree
What is sequence.
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Level 3 is...
An indication of reading proficiency and is the required level a tenth grader must meet on the FCAT Reading.
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From what we have learned about Risa what causes her to bristle at Alexis' interest in Lev? A. She likes Lev. B. She doesn't like Alexis C. She believes they are too young to date. D. She feels responsible for Lev.
D. She feels responsible for Lev.
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You might find this feature at the end of the chapter to see what you have learned.
What is index
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ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects
What is an utopia
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Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live from being cut down. It will take many people working together to solve this problem
What is problem/solution
200
The current concordant score on the ACT for reading is
18
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Based on what we read, how is Connor feeling when they have to leave the woods? A. Optimistic B. Sad C. Vulnerable D. Excited
C. Vulnerable
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announces the topics that will be covered, a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
Headings
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state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
What is a dystopia?
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Chimpanzees and humans are alike in many ways. A baby chimp laughs when its mother tickles it. After chimpanzees fight, they kiss and make up. When one chimp comforts another, it gives it a hug or pat on the back. There are, of course, many ways that chimpanzees and humans are different. Chimpanzees are smaller and stronger than humans. An adult male chimpanzee stands three or four feet tall and weights about 100 pounds. But a chimpanzee can lift more weight than a man who is six feet tall.
What is compare and contrast
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The concordant score for the SAT Reading is currently?
A 420
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Which of these best explains why Lev continues to wait for his escape? A.He wants to make sure he can punish Connor and Risa. B.He is unsettled by not being in the paper. C.He's waiting for the perfect time. D.He decided he doesn't want to be tithed.
B. He is unsettled by not being in the paper.
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text describing the contents of a picture, graph or chart
What is caption
300
What is the central problem with Connor, Risa and Lev not being in the paper?
Connor won't get credit for taking down the Juvey Cop. Lev's parents can't get him back. If no one knows who they are no one will help them. If no one knows they escaped no one will know if they die.
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Chimpanzees live in groups and like each other a lot, but sometimes they fight. Because they don't want to stay angry at each other after a fight, they make up by holding a hand out to the other and kissing. They show that they are sorry with pats and hugs. Then the anger goes away.
What is cause/effect.
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Upon your graduation date, if you have not demonstrated proficiency on the FCAT 2.0 nor ACT/SAT, what is the consequence?
You earn a certificate of completion versus a high school diploma.
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"Mom, we've been storked...again!" According to what we have learned why does this statement make Connor go to the baby? A. His own family's experience with storking. B. He wanted to see the baby. C. He thought the family would help him too. D. He thought the baby would be a good cover.
A. His own family's experience with storking.
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A statement at the front of the book by the book's author or editor, explaining its purpose and expressing appreciation for help received from others
What is preface.
400
The cue word "however" would be indicate? Hint: text structures
contrast
500
It is fun to read about chimpanzees. All wild chimpanzees live in Africa. They live mostly in thick rain forsets and in woodlands. There are two types, or species, of chipmanzees. - the common chimpanzee and the bonobo, also known as the pygmy chimpanzee.
What is description.
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What does the acronym FCAT 2.0 stand for?
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and 2.0 indicates it is the second version of the test. (The only one we are using now)
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Based on the text what causes Lev to think Connor and Risa are better off Unwound. A. They are out of control. B. He hates them. C. The will do more harm undivided. D. they get unwound he can save himself.
A. They are out of control.
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In informational text, boxed sections off to the side containing interesting, related information that can stand on its own.
What is a sidebar?
500
The cue word "since" would indicate which type of text structure is being used in a piece of text.
What is cause and effect