Episodios

  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Evaluate Specific Claims in a Text #ftce #readingstrategies
    Mar 20 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Evaluate Specific Claims in a Text #ftce

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the evaluation of specific claims in texts, focusing on the importance of relevancy, sufficiency, and validity of evidence. The episode provides practical examples and guiding questions to help listeners develop their reading skills for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.


    FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, evaluating claims, evidence, teacher certification, reading strategies

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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: English Subtest - Parallel Structure #ftce
    Mar 19 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: English Subtest - Parallel Structure #ftce

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto delves into the FTCE General Knowledge English Language Skills Subtest, focusing on the concept of parallel structure. The discussion includes what parallel structure is, how to identify and correct errors, and tips for effective test-taking. The episode aims to equip listeners with the knowledge needed to enhance their writing skills and succeed in the exam.

    Keywords

    FTCE, General Knowledge, English Language Skills, parallel structure, grammar tips, test preparation, study strategies, teaching certification

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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions? #ftce #readingstrategies
    Mar 5 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to Make Inferences & Draw Conclusions? #ftce #readingstrategies

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the importance of making inferences and drawing conclusions based on text evidence, particularly for the FTCE general knowledge reading subtest. The episode includes practical examples and strategies to help listeners develop their inferential thinking skills, emphasizing the use of clue words and personal experiences to understand implied meanings in texts. Musto encourages listeners to practice these skills to prepare for their teacher certification exams.


    Keywords

    FTCE, teacher certification, reading comprehension, making inferences, drawing conclusions, test preparation


    For Full Chapters visit Episode 24

    00:00 Introduction to Making Inferences

    01:56 Understanding Clue Words

    03:50 Practical Examples of Inferences

    05:49 Conclusion and Study Resources


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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: How to identify author's tone? #ftce #readingstrategies
    Feb 24 2025

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto delves into the concept of tone in writing, emphasizing its importance in understanding an author's attitude and mood through word choice. The discussion includes practical examples that illustrate how different tones can be conveyed in various contexts, helping listeners become adept at identifying tone to enhance their reading comprehension skills for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.


    Keywords

    FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, author's tone, word choice, teacher certification, tone analysis, reading strategies



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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: What is Personification? What about Hyperboles?#ftce #readingstrategies
    Feb 13 2025


    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the differences between figurative and literal language, emphasizing their roles in literary devices. She explains how figurative language enhances writing through creativity and emotional depth, while literal language conveys straightforward meaning. The episode also covers five common types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and illusion, providing definitions and examples for each. Understanding these concepts is crucial for interpreting texts effectively, especially for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.

    Keywords

    figurative language, literal language, literary devices, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, illusion, reading comprehension, teacher certificationYou can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at www.ftceseminar.com

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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: What are similies and metaphors? #ftce #readingstrategies
    Feb 10 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: What are similies and metaphors? #ftce #readingstrategies

    SummaryIn this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the differences between figurative and literal language, emphasizing their roles in literary devices. She explains how figurative language enhances writing through creativity and emotional depth, while literal language conveys straightforward meaning. The episode also covers five common types of figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, and illusion, providing definitions and examples for each. Understanding these concepts is crucial for interpreting texts effectively, especially for the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest.

    Keywords

    figurative language, literal language, literary devices, similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, illusion, reading comprehension, teacher certificationYou can subscribe to the FTCE Seminar Podcast at www.ftceseminar.com

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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: Using the 5W's to Summarize Texts #ftce #readingstrategies
    Feb 6 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: Using the 5W's to Summarize #ftce #readingstrategies

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the importance of summarizing for the FTCE general knowledge reading subtest. She explains the concept of summarizing, its benefits for memory and comprehension, and introduces the five W's method (who, what, when, where, why) as a tool for effective summarization. Practical examples, including references to popular culture and historical texts, illustrate how to apply these techniques. The episode emphasizes the need for practice in mastering summarization skills to succeed in the teacher certification exam.

    For Full Chapters visit Episode 25

    00:00 Introduction to Summarizing for the FTCE

    02:54 Understanding the Five W's in Summarizing

    06:13 Practical Application of Summarizing Techniques


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  • FTCE 60 Sec Review: Finding the MAIN IDEA #ftce #readingstrategies
    Jan 24 2025

    FTCE 60 Sec Review: Finding the MAIN IDEA #ftce #readingstrategies

    Summary

    In this episode of FTCE Seminar, host Mercedes Musto discusses the FTCE General Knowledge Reading Subtest, focusing on key ideas and supporting details. The conversation explores how to identify the main idea of a text, common mistakes in understanding main ideas, and strategies for effective reading comprehension. Through examples, listeners learn to differentiate between main ideas and supporting details, and how to avoid pitfalls in selecting the correct main idea during the exam.

    Keywords

    FTCE, General Knowledge, Reading Subtest, key ideas, supporting details, main idea, teacher certification, reading strategies


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