4th Grade Reading Academic Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to infer in reading comprehension?

Back

To make a prediction or guess based on facts and details in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What point of view is used when the narrator is not a character in the story?

Back

3rd Person Point of View (POV)

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What does the word 'affect' mean in the context of a story?

Back

To have an influence on or to make a change in something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

Who can learn from the theme of a story?

Back

The reader.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does the word 'reveal' mean?

Back

To show or make something known.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the main purpose of a theme in literature?

Back

To convey a central message or lesson.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is the difference between 'mood' and 'tone' in a story?

Back

Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the significance of context clues in reading?

Back

They help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1