1. FCAT 2.0
READING
WORKSHOP
FOR PARENTS
Presented by:
Spanish Lake Elementary

2. Types of Text
on FCAT 2.0

3. FCAT
Vocabulary

4. FCAT
Vocabulary

5. SAMPLE FCAT TASK CARDS:
5

6. Category Percentages

7. Now it’s your turn!
Read the sample passage and try
to answer the questions.

8. Sample Passage

9. Sample Passage
questions

10. Everyday Reading Opportunities:
 Cereal Box
 Newspaper
 Fast food paper bag
 Phonebook
 Addressed & stamped envelope
 Recipe or easy mix boxes
 “Waiting room” magazine with educational emphasis
 Card or board game
 Book in Spanish
 Street signs & billboards

11. Helpful Websites:

12. Section 1008.25
Florida Statute
 A student may be promoted to grade 4 if the student
demonstrates mastery in one of several ways:
 FCAT (Level 2 or above)
 Grade 3 student portfolio
 Another standardized test that is approved by
the Florida Department of Education