SC Ready Reading Assessment Vocabulary

What does explain mean?

• To summarize briefly.
• To make clear or understandable.
• To ignore or overlook.
• To confuse or mislead.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

What are characters in a story?

• Characters are the settings where the story takes place.
• Characters are the themes that convey the story's message.
• Characters are the events that unfold throughout the narrative.
• Characters are the individuals in a story who drive the plot and engage with each other.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

What does develop mean?

• To grow or progress something over time.
• To maintain the status quo without change.
• To analyze and critique an idea.
• To create something from scratch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is plot?

• The plot refers to the setting of a story.
• The plot is the main events in a narrative.

• The plot is a character's development arc.
• The plot is the author's writing style.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is literary fiction?

• Literary fiction focuses primarily on action and adventure.
• Literary fiction is defined by its fast-paced plot and suspense.
• Literary fiction is a genre that prioritizes commercial success over artistic expression.
• Literary fiction is a genre that emphasizes character and thematic depth over plot.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

What is historical fiction?

• Historical fiction is a genre focused solely on real-life biographies.
• Historical fiction is a style of poetry that reflects past events.
• Historical fiction is a genre that blends fictional stories with historical events and characters.
• Historical fiction is a type of documentary filmmaking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is science fiction?

• Science fiction is a documentary style of storytelling.
• Science fiction is a genre of fiction that explores futuristic concepts and imaginative scenarios.
• Science fiction is a historical account of past events.
• Science fiction is a genre focused solely on romance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

What is a fantasy genre?

• The fantasy genre is a literary category that includes magical and supernatural elements.
• The fantasy genre is a type of poetry that avoids any fictional elements.
• The fantasy genre focuses solely on realistic character development.
• The fantasy genre is a style of writing based on real historical events.

What is a mystery genre?

• The mystery genre is a category of fiction focused on solving a crime or uncovering secrets.
• The mystery genre is a type of romance focused on love stories.
• The mystery genre is primarily about historical events and their impact.
• The mystery genre involves characters exploring fantasy worlds.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

What are folktales?

• Folktales are factual accounts of historical events.
• Folktales are scientific explanations of natural phenomena.
• Folktales are modern stories created for entertainment.
• Folktales are traditional stories that convey cultural morals and lessons.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5