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FAST Grade 9 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “Wheels for the Dragon,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RL.9.4, W.9.2.a, RL.9.3, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, RL.9.1, W.9.2.d, RL.9.2FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.4
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.3
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- RL.9.1
- W.9.2.d
- RL.9.2
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “Family Reunion,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (IR), Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RL.9.4, RL.9.7, W.9.2.a, RL.9.3, RL.9.5, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, RL.9.2FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.7
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.3
- RL.9.5
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- RL.9.2
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings, “from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and “Arachne,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RL.9.4, RL.9.9, W.9.2.a, RL.9.6, RL.9.5, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.9
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.6
- RL.9.5
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 4 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Rigoberta Menchú,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, RI.9.4, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.3, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- RI.9.4
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.1
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 5 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Looking for Superheroes,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.9.2.a, RI.9.2, RI.9.4, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.3, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.a
- RI.9.2
- RI.9.4
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.6
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FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 6 — Information
FL B.E.S.T. Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings, “The American Promise” from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Special Message to Congress and “All Together Now,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.9.7, W.9.2.a, RI.9.4, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, RI.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.9.7
- W.9.2.a
- RI.9.4
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- RI.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.6
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FAST Grade 9 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings, “from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and “Arachne,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RL.9.4, RL.9.9, RL.9.6, W.9.1.b, RL.9.5, W.9.1.d, W.9.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.9
- RL.9.6
- W.9.1.b
- RL.9.5
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Rigoberta Menchú,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.9.2, W.9.1.b, RI.9.4, W.9.1.d, W.9.5, RI.9.3, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.9.2
- W.9.1.b
- RI.9.4
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.1
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Looking for Superheroes,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.9.2, W.9.1.b, RI.9.4, W.9.1.d, W.9.5, RI.9.3, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.9.2
- W.9.1.b
- RI.9.4
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.6
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FAST Grade 9 - Extended Response Text Set (Featuring 3- or 4-Articles Text Sets)
This Florida Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a 3- or 4-selection Text Set followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 1 — Women's Right to Vote Text Set — Information
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 1 — Women's Right to Vote Text Set — Information
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Women's Right to Vote, and including the readings, “Women's Right to Vote,” "Deeds not Words," "Journey for Justice," and "Front page of Woman’s Journal and Suffrage News, March 8, 1913" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.9.2.a, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 1 — Women's Right to Vote Text Set — Argument
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 1 — Women's Right to Vote Text Set — Argument
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Women's Right to Vote, and including the readings, “Women's Right to Vote,” "Deeds not Words," "Journey for Justice," and "Front page of Woman’s Journal and Suffrage News, March 8, 1913" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Organize, Use Transitions, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.1.d, W.9.5, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.a
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 2 — Exotic Pets Text Set — Information
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 2 — Exotic Pets Text Set — Information
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Exotic Pets, and including the readings, “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger?” "Go Figure! Owning Exotic Pets," "No Good Arguments For The Exotic Pet Trade – Just Good Marketing," and "Not a Pet" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.9.2.a, W.9.2.c, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.dFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.2.c
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 2 — Exotic Pets Text Set — Argument
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 9 Assn. 2 — Exotic Pets Text Set — Argument
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Exotic Pets, and including the readings, “Do You Really Want a Baby Tiger?” "Go Figure! Owning Exotic Pets," "No Good Arguments For The Exotic Pet Trade – Just Good Marketing," and "Not a Pet" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Organize, Use Transitions, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, W.9.1.d, W.9.5, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.a
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FAST Grade 10 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “False Start,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, W.10.2.b, RL.10.3, W.10.2.a, RL.10.4, RL.10.2, W.10.5, RL.10.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- W.10.2.b
- RL.10.3
- W.10.2.a
- RL.10.4
- RL.10.2
- W.10.5
- RL.10.1
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “The Last Lesson,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, RL.10.6, RL.10.5, W.10.2.b, RL.10.7, RL.10.4, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- RL.10.6
- RL.10.5
- W.10.2.b
- RL.10.7
- RL.10.4
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “Life in the Treetops,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “Searching for King Arthur,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Identify Genres (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.10.5, W.10.2.d, RI.10.4, RI.10.1, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, RI.10.2, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.10.5
- W.10.2.d
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.1
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- RI.10.2
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 5 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading, “Silk Connects the World,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:RI.10.5, W.10.2.d, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.10.5
- W.10.2.d
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 6 — Information
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “America the Beautiful: Congressional Hearing on National Parks” and “FDR Radio Address at Two Medicine,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, RI.10.7, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- RI.10.7
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FAST Grade 10 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading, “False Start,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.10.1.b, W.10.1.d, RL.10.3, RL.10.4, RL.10.2, W.10.5, RL.10.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.1.d
- RL.10.3
- RL.10.4
- RL.10.2
- W.10.5
- RL.10.1
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading, “Life in the Treetops,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.10.1.b, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, W.10.1.d, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.b
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading, “Silk Connects the World,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:RI.10.5, W.10.1.b, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, W.10.1.d, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RI.10.5
- W.10.1.b
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Argument
FL B.E.S.T Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “America the Beautiful: Congressional Hearing on National Parks” and “FDR Radio Address at Two Medicine,” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.10.1.b, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, RI.10.7, W.10.1.d, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.b
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- RI.10.7
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.5
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FAST Grade 10 - Extended Response Text Set (Featuring 3- or 4-Articles Text Sets)
This Florida Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grade 10. Each practice assessment includes a 3- or 4-selection Text Set followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 1 — Annexation of Hawaii Text Set — Information
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 1 — Annexation of Hawaii Text Set — Information
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Anexation of Hawaii, and including the readings, “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," "Hawaii's Last Queen," and "The Annexation of Hawaii " allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, W.10.2.c, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- W.10.2.c
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 1 — Annexation of Hawaii Text Set — Argument
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 1 — Annexation of Hawaii Text Set — Argument
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Anexation of Hawaii, and including the readings, “The Annexation of Hawaii: A Right and a Duty,” "Why Hawaii Should Not Be Annexed," "Hawaii's Last Queen," and "The Annexation of Hawaii " allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Organize, Use Transitions, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.1.d, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 2 — Protecting Marine Animals Text Set — Information
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 2 — Protecting Marine Animals Text Set — Information
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Protecting Marine Animals, and including the readings, “A Ride of a Lifetime: Cruising with a Giant Manta Ray,” "The Monk Seal: Nature’s Recluse," "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Blues in the Bay" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (8):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.10.2.d, W.10.2.c, W.10.2.b, W.10.2.a, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.2.d
- W.10.2.c
- W.10.2.b
- W.10.2.a
- W.10.5
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FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 2 — Protecting Marine Animals Text Set — Argument
FL B.E.S.T: Gr. 10 Assn. 2 — Protecting Marine Animals Text Set — Argument
This assignment, based on the four-article text set, Protecting Marine Animals, and including the readings, “A Ride of a Lifetime: Cruising with a Giant Manta Ray,” "The Monk Seal: Nature’s Recluse," "Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs," and "Blues in the Bay" allows students to practice responding to a writing prompt similar to those on the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Questions are aligned to the Florida B.E.S.T English Language Arts standards for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (7):Organize, Use Transitions, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.1.d, W.10.5FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.5
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Florida: B.E.S.T Rubric Practice (HS)
This collection, based on materials from the Florida Department of Education Test Development Center Writing Scoring Sampler, provides transparency for the scoring of B.E.S.T. Writing assessments. It serves as a resource for Florida educators to understand how student responses are scored, featuring sample student responses that illustrate the score points for two writing modes and annotations explaining the scoring criteria. These assignments are exclusively for teachers (not for use with students) and can be utilized in a Team Grade Event with a group or independently by the teacher.
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Grade 9 Expository: Calibrate Grading with FL B.E.S.T.
Grade 9 Expository: Calibrate Grading with FL B.E.S.T.
Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.9.2.a, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.dFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
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Grade 10 Argumentative: Calibrate Grading with FL B.E.S.T.
Grade 10 Argumentative: Calibrate Grading with FL B.E.S.T.
Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.
SKILLS (5):Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.9.1.b, W.9.1.d, W.9.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
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Develop an Argument
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Florida: B.E.S.T. Peer Review Practice (HS)
This collection, based on materials from the Florida Department of Education Test Development Center Writing Scoring Sampler, provides transparency for the scoring of B.E.S.T. Writing assessments. It serves as a resource for Florida educators to understand how student responses are scored, featuring sample student responses that illustrate the score points for two writing modes and annotations explaining the scoring criteria. These assignments are exclusively for teachers (not for use with students) and can be utilized in a Team Grade Event with a group or independently by the teacher.
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Grade 9 Expository: Practice Peer Review with FL B.E.S.T.
Grade 9 Expository: Practice Peer Review with FL B.E.S.T.
Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.
SKILLS (7):Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion, Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info)STANDARDS:W.9.2.a, W.9.2.b, W.9.5, W.9.2.dFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Write a Strong Introduction & Conclusion
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
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Grade 10 Argumentative: Practice Peer Review with FL B.E.S.T.
Grade 10 Argumentative: Practice Peer Review with FL B.E.S.T.
Practice reviewing and grading writing samples to understand how the rubric applies to specific examples of student work and improves understanding of expectations for student work. The sample responses provided include various combinations of score points across three domains: Purpose and Structure, Development, and Language.
SKILLS (5):Develop an Argument, Cite Text Evidence, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Arg)STANDARDS:W.9.1.b, W.9.1.d, W.9.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
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Develop an Argument
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Cite Text Evidence
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.1.d
- W.9.5
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Develop an Argument
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FAST Grade 9 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FAST Grade 9 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FAST Grade 9 - Extended Response Text Set (Featuring 3- or 4-Articles Text Sets)
This Florida Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a 3- or 4-selection Text Set followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FAST Grade 10 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FAST Grade 10 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST). Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types. Each assessment also includes a Short Constructed Response prompt and an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Short and Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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FAST Grade 10 - Extended Response Text Set (Featuring 3- or 4-Articles Text Sets)
This Florida Text Set Collection features writing practice aligned to the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grade 10. Each practice assessment includes a 3- or 4-selection Text Set followed by an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information or Argument genres. Student-friendly feedback is included and teachers can also choose to use AI-assisted feedback for Extended Response questions. Use the assessments in this collection for formative practice aligned to Florida BEST standards.
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Florida: B.E.S.T Rubric Practice (HS)
This collection, based on materials from the Florida Department of Education Test Development Center Writing Scoring Sampler, provides transparency for the scoring of B.E.S.T. Writing assessments. It serves as a resource for Florida educators to understand how student responses are scored, featuring sample student responses that illustrate the score points for two writing modes and annotations explaining the scoring criteria. These assignments are exclusively for teachers (not for use with students) and can be utilized in a Team Grade Event with a group or independently by the teacher.
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Florida: B.E.S.T. Peer Review Practice (HS)
This collection, based on materials from the Florida Department of Education Test Development Center Writing Scoring Sampler, provides transparency for the scoring of B.E.S.T. Writing assessments. It serves as a resource for Florida educators to understand how student responses are scored, featuring sample student responses that illustrate the score points for two writing modes and annotations explaining the scoring criteria. These assignments are exclusively for teachers (not for use with students) and can be utilized in a Team Grade Event with a group or independently by the teacher.