F.A.S.T. ELA

Refers to the category of a text based on the author's purpose for writing (to inform, persuade, or entertain).

(a)  

• Genre

• Style

• Format

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The most important, main thoughts unifying a text.

• Supporting Arguments

• Narrative Structure

• Character Development

• Central Ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Accurately saying something someone else has said or written using different words.

• Paraphrase

• Summarize

• Translate

• Elaborate

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The words an author chooses to use (can be connected to their purpose for writing).

• Syntax

• Diction

• Tone

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The way an author chooses to arrange words, form sentences and use grammar.

• Semantics

• Phonology

• Syntax

• Morphology

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Information you cite from another source to support and strengthen a claim, reason, or inference.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Rhetorical Devices

• Circular Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The organizational patter chosen to convey the central ideas of an informational text, such as cause & effect, compare & contrast, chronological order, etc.

(a)  

• Text Structure

• Narrative Style

• Word Choice

• Argumentation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A level 3 on the ELA F.A.S.T. assessment is considered "passing". What must a 9th grade student score in order to "pass" the assessment?

• 350

• 384

• 343

• 375

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

A level 3 on the ELA F.A.S.T. assessment is considered "passing". What must a 10th grade student score in order to "pass" the assessment?

• 362

• 350

• 354

• 328

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The F.A.S.T. has 3 reading reporting categories. What are they?

• 1. Reading Literary Text

  2. Reading Informational Text

  3. Craft and Structure

• 1. Key Ideas and Details

  2. Reading for Understanding

  3. Integration of Knowledge

• 1. Reading Prose and Poetry

  2. Reading Informational Text

  3. Reading Literary Text

• 1. Reading Prose and Poetry

  2. Reading Informational Text

  3. Reading Across Genres & Vocabulary