FCAT Explorer - Winter Assignment

FCAT EXPLORER

Reading Boardwalk - 8th Grade Content

Volcano Falls                                       Try Outs

Why I Don’t Smoke

The Mystery of the Backyard Visitor

Creepy Creatures                                 Florida Explorer  

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Students, above is a copy of the FCAT Explorer assignment you will be completing for homework During the Winter Break.  PLEASE DO NOT ignore the instructions below. If you start the assignment without the “While Reading” Instructions, I will NOT be able to reset your assignments.  As a result, your grade will be compromised, less than 50%. WE WILL PRACTICE IN CLASS before you are required to do independently.

1 Vocabulary

 HERE WE GO.  When you log in, engage in the Word/Vocabulary activity, for each reading and do the following:

Record the vocabulary word, rewrite its definition, identify the correct synonym usage, choose the correct prefix, an rewrite the sentence with the vocabulary word used.

Duplicate this graphic organizer:

FCAT Explorer Vocabulary  Exploration Practice
Vocabulary Word	Definition	Synonym	Prefix Meaning + word	Sentence

Worth  points for each reading – Total  of 30 points

2 Reading Comprehension

As you read the online text, you will be asked to answer text-based questions choosing the best multiple choice answers and responding with short responses. Each type is worth 1 point. As you answer the question, be sure to interact with the graphic organizer below to record your thinking AS YOU ANSWER EACH QUESTION. When you click submit for each individual question, the program will show you the correct answer. Once you view correct answer, realign your thinking.  Be able to explain why you initially answered the question wrong and what you now understand. WE WILL PRACTICE IN CLASS. I will give you a student sample from last year. Caution:  If you answer incorrectly on the first try, the program will give you another chance.  However, I only grade the FIRST TRY.

 

FCAT Explorer Comprehension Questions/Answers Realign Your Thinking Chart
Passage Name	Question #	Your Answer	Program Answer	If you answered incorrectly, Realign Your Thinking

Complete the table for every question. Each question is worth 5 points.

 

 

Quick Recap:

1. Complete Volcano Falls and Creepy Creatures Category Readings
2. Complete the Vocabulary exercise for each individual passage- use the graphic organizer  - 30 points.
3. Read each passage and record your answer and thought process on the graphic organizer. - 5 pts. per question interacted on the graphic organizer.
4. Assignment is due January 9th and 10th

 

I will distribute FCAT Explorer I.D. and passwords Monday and Tuesday.  If you are absent those days, please email me and I will forward to you.