FTCE General Knowledge Test Preparation

The video, led by Jessica Solano, provides a comprehensive guide to the FTCE General Knowledge essay subtest. It covers the structure of the test, types of essay prompts, and offers detailed tips on writing a strong essay. The video includes a practice essay walkthrough, focusing on techniques to adapt to students' shorter attention spans. It concludes with additional resources for further preparation.

Who is the speaker in the video and what is her background?

• A random teacher from Florida

• Jada, a student who passed her FTCE exams

• Jessica Solano, a teacher since 2008 and 2017 Florida Teacher of the Year

• Alexa, a virtual assistant

What are the four subtests of the FTCE General Knowledge Test?

• Science, History, Geography, Mathematics

• Essay, English Language Skills, Reading, Mathematics

• Essay, Science, Reading, Writing

• English Language Skills, History, Geography, Mathematics

What is the main focus of the video?

• Learning about the history of Florida

• Improving reading skills

• Preparing for the essay portion of the FTCE General Knowledge Test

• Understanding the mathematics subtest

What are the two types of essay prompts discussed?

• Claims-based and advantages/disadvantages

• Narrative and descriptive

• Expository and persuasive

• Informative and argumentative

What is essential to understand when responding to a prompt?

• What the prompt is asking you to do

• The length of the essay

• The font size to use

• The number of paragraphs required

What are the four categories graders look for in an essay?

• Length, creativity, humor, vocabulary

• Organization, focus, support, grammar and conventions

• Introduction, body, conclusion, references

• Spelling, punctuation, style, tone

What is a thesis statement?

• A list of references

• A sentence that sets up the focus of your essay

• A question you need to answer

• A summary of the essay

How should you organize your essay for a claims-based prompt?

• Identify reasons or strategies and support them with details

• List pros and cons without taking a side

• Write a narrative story

• Describe a personal experience

What is the purpose of body paragraphs in an essay?

• To list references

• To summarize the essay

• To introduce the topic

• To focus on each main point and provide supporting details

What should you do in the conclusion of your essay?

• Summarize your ideas and restate your thesis

• Add a personal anecdote

• Introduce new arguments

• List all the references