Summer Bridge Day 1 Recap

What does the TSIA assess?

• College readiness in Mathematics, English Language Arts and Reading, and Writing

• Your likeliness to succeed in high school English classes

• Your ability to motivate yourself to succeed

• Your ability to follow directions

How long should your essay be on the writing section of the TSIA?

• 200-400 words

• 300-500 words

• 300-600 words

• 5 pages

How much time will you have to complete the writing portion of the TSIA?

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• "Enough" (i.e. as much as you need)

• 30 minutes

Which of the following words or phrases best describes how the essay is scored?

• Using a points-based rubric

• Holistically

Essays are scored on a range from 1-8. What score is considered passing?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

There are six __________ considered in your essay when it is scored.

Which dimension challenges you the most in your own writing?

• 1. 1. Purpose and Focus

• 2. 2. Organization and Structure

• 3. 3. Development and Support

• 4. 4. Sentence Variety and Style

  5. and/or

     1. 5. Mechanical Conventions

• 6. 6. Critical Thinking

Which dimension challenges you the most in your own writing?

• 1. 1. Purpose and Focus

• 2. 2. Organization and Structure

• 3. 3. Development and Support

• 4. 4. Sentence Variety and Style

  5. and/or

     1. 5. Mechanical Conventions

• 6. 6. Critical Thinking

Briefly explain your previous answer.

How do you feel about taking the TSIA tomorrow?

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