NAVAED FTCE 6-12 Exam
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
Descriptive Writing (2) - Correct Answer: Employs imagery to "paint a picture" for the reader
Narrative Writing (2) - Correct Answer: Tells a story, includes an action & is written in 1st person
Persuasive Writing (2) - Correct Answer: convinces the reader to adopt an opinion, sticks to 1 side of an
argument
Argumentative Writing (2) - Correct Answer: Argues a point but presents multiple sides/ counter
arguments
Essential Parts of an Argument (2) - Correct Answer: Claim, Reasons, Evidence
Gradual Release Model (2) - Correct Answer: I do, We do, You do together, You do alone
Ways for Students to Analyze their Own Writing (2) - Correct Answer: Peer reviews & teacher
conferences
Cause/Effect (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Why something happened. Signal words: therefore, because,
as a result, leading to, consequently, for this reason.
Compare & Contrast (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Used to show similarities & differences of 2 or more
things. Signal words: as well as, either, or, instead of, both, on the other hand, as opposed to, similarly.
,Description (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Describes the features or characteristics of a topic. Signal
words: illustrate, for instance, characteristics of, an example, such as.
Problem/ Solution (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Explores an issue & addresses possible solutions. Signal
words: to solve this, the issue at hand, one reason for this problem, a possible solution.
Sequence (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Describing an event or giving directions. Signal words: first,
second, next, then, before, after, finally.
Prewriting Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Planning, collection & organization of ideas that occurs before
writing.
Common Prewriting Strategies (2) - Correct Answer: Brainstorming & listing, free writing, outlines,
cluster mind maps.
Drafting Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Writing the initial essay down on paper (rough draft)
Peer Review Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Another student reads draft for content & understanding
Revising Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Adding, deleting, rewording, etc.
Revising Techniques (2) - Correct Answer: Peer review, Teacher conferencing, writing workshops.
Editing Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Proofreading to check for grammatical & conventional errors.
Publishing Stage (2) - Correct Answer: Final product of writing, ready to read.
Word Processing Software (2) - Correct Answer: Best for essays, reports, resumes, etc.
Presentation Software (2) - Correct Answer: Best for informal presentations with visuals
, Desktop Publishing Software (2) - Correct Answer: Best for brochures, newsletters, cards, etc.
Blog (writing) (2) - Correct Answer: Motivating, real world experience to hone communication skills.
Individual or group. Web based activity.
Margin Note Feedback (2) - Correct Answer: A good way to dialogue with student's about specifics.
Feedback (2) - Correct Answer: Must always be specific, objective & positive.
Convention Feedback (2) - Correct Answer: "Red pen marking" Don't mark everything! Judiciously
choose which errors are more prevalent & important & focus on those.
Ending Commentary Feedback (2) - Correct Answer: Summarize feedback from margins & address the
paper as a whole.
Signs of Reliable Sources (2) - Correct Answer: * Peer reviewed articles, scholarly articles, education
research/dissertations & books.
* .gov & .edu (typically government)
* .org (typically non profit)
* intent to inform
* contains a bibliography
Signs of Non Credible Sources (2) - Correct Answer: * Charging fees & pop up ads
* showing bias
* purpose to entertain
6 Steps of Research (2) - Correct Answer: 1. ID the topic
2. Search for information
3. Locate source materials