FCAT Writes

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FCAT Writes How are you scored? FOSC
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SCORING

• Possible Score 1-6
• 3.5 is Passing
• Score 0 if it is unreadable
• 50 will get Expository
• 50 will get Persuasive

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FOCUS

• Read the prompt and circle key words.
• Make sure you write only about what you are asked
  to write about in the prompt.
• Have a clear main idea and stick to it.
• Have a clear point of view, theme, or unifying
  event.
• Consistently write about the topic.
• Dont include information that doesnt completely
  relate to the topic.
• If its a persuasive topic, pick one side and
  stick to is.

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ORGANIZATION

• Have a beginning, middle and end.
• Must be a minimum of a 5 Paragraph Essay.
• Have ideas in your body paragraphs that relate.
• Indent each new paragraph.
• Use transitions.
• Start your essay strong to grab the readers
  attention.
• End strong to make a good last impression before
  your paper is scored.

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SUPPORTING IDEAS

• You must have QUALITY and detailed supporting
  ideas.
• Provide examples that relate to the topic.
• Tell stories that bring the essay to life.
• If you dont relate to the topic very well make
  things up. Its not lying its creative writing!
• Your word choice must be specific, detailed and
  vivid. Paint the picture with words.
• To get from a 3 to a 4 you must have strong
  vocabulary words or excellent word choice.
• Edit for stronger words. Replace words like cold
  with words like chilly or frigid.

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CONVENTIONS

• Check for proper punctuation.
• Check for capitalization.
• Check your spelling.
• Check word usage There, their and theyre
• Check for complete sentences.
• Mark your paper up this is a rough draft.
• This is 25 of your score. EDIT!!!!