SC Ready Facts
TDA
Grammar
Literary Elements
Word Choice
100
How much time do I have to take my SC Ready test?
As much time as needed.
100
True or False? My TDA MUST be a 5 paragraph essay.
False
100
1. Choose the correct coordinating (fanboys) conjunction: Greg enjoys watching films, ___ he falls asleep while watching them.
yet
100
The act of creating and developing a character.
Characterization
100
The sight of green beans make Ava gag. She _________ (dislikes/loathes) them.
loathes
200
How many characters do I get to type my TDA?
5,000
200
True or False? I must write a hook in my introductory paragraph for my TDA.
False
200
Choose the correct subordinating (aaawwubbis) conjunction: The ice has been melting _____ the temperatures began to rise.
since/because
200
The time and place of the action of a story.
Setting
200
Our annoying neighbors watch every move we make. They’re just so ____________ (curious/nosy).
nosy
300
What is the purpose of the SC Ready tools?
Highlight essential info, enlarge items, make notes on a sticky
300
True or False? I need to explain how my evidence supports my answer.
True
300
Semicolon or Comma? Where? I am ready for Spring Break I am going to New York.
Semicolon between Break and I
300
The series of events in a story.
Plot
300
Ollie ___________ (appreciates/adores) science so much that he can talk about it for hours and hours.
adores
400
How does the SC Ready test affect my future?
Helps in determining track for high school and college
400
The first thing I do after reading the TDA prompt is?
Determine what the prompt is asking.
400
Semicolon or Comma? Where? Because it is sunny outside I need to wear sunscreen.
Comma after outside
400
The moral or lesson of the story
Theme
400
William wanted to be honest but impress his girlfriend, so he told her the fancy necklace he bought her was _______ (inexpensive/cheap).
Inexpensive
500
What does my SC Ready test help to determine?
Whether I am college and career ready
500
Once I know what the prompt is asking, the first thing I do is?
Organize my thinking by using a graphic organizer or outline
500
Find the incorrect words in the following sentence: Becky had a lose screw in her desk which made her desk to wobbly.
lose/loose and to/too
500
What the story is mostly about.
Main Idea
500
Afraid he would get in trouble by the teacher, Larry only _________ (snickered/roared) at his lab partner’s joke.
snickered