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Learn about the ELA FSA, its content, skills required, and graduation requirements. Discover study and preparation strategies to improve your scores. Utilize practice tests and resources available online.
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English Language Arts (ELA)Florida Standards Assessment (FSA)May 1st and 2nd2019
FSA Reading & Writing scores are combined for your total • Perfect Score = 412 • Passing Score = 350 • Concordant Scores • SAT - 430 • ACT - 19 A passing score on the ELA FSA is a Graduation Requirement
I can… • Read closely to understand information • Cite text evidence to support inferences and conclusions. • Analyze the development and interaction of central , themes, individuals, events or supporting details • Summarize key concepts Key Ideas and Details
I can… • Interpret connotative and figurative meanings of words and phrases. • Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone • Analyze how text structure impacts the texts • Determine the effects of point of view or purpose. Craft and Structure
I can … • Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media formats • Evaluate arguments for claims, validity, relevance and sufficient evidence • Analyze the treatment of similar topics or themes. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
I can evaluate and correct errors in… • grammar • usage • capitalization • punctuation • and spelling Language and Editing
You have been practicing these skills in your English and Reading classes every year! • Every text you’ve read and every activity you’ve completed has been aligned with the skills on the FSA. • The FSA is a measure of your mastery of each of these skills. • Did you take advantage of each opportunity to practice and receive feedback? How can I prepare or study for the FSA?
You will receive an official score report by mail sometime this summer. • If you move or the address we have on file is incorrect, you may not receive your scores until the beginning of the school year. • Feel free to call or stop by the school office over the summer to check and see if your scores are in. When will I know my scores?
If you can’t demonstrate your mastery of these skills on the FSA this year, you will receive additional support next year in a reading class . • You will remain in a reading class until you achieve a passing score on the FSA, or a concordant score on the SAT or ACT • You will have several more chances to take the FSA in your Junior and Senior Year • You can also pay to take the SAT or ACT anytime to attempt a concordant score • *Fee waivers available! • *All Juniors in Hillsborough County Public High Schools take the SAT for free in April! What happens if I don’t achieve a passing score on the FSA?
You can also go online to www.fsaassessments.org and take a practice test How can I prepare or study for the FSA?