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.5.4B

Front

What is figurative language?

Back

When the author says something, but it means something different.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Front

What does the word 'reveal' mean?

Back

To show.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

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

Back

To influence or make a change; can refer to emotional impact.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'effect' in a narrative?

Back

The result of something that happens in the story.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the purpose of making inferences while reading?

Back

To understand deeper meanings and predict outcomes based on context.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Can you give an example of figurative language?

Back

Metaphors and similes are examples of figurative language.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

How can context clues help in understanding vocabulary?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding a word that help deduce its meaning.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

Back

Affect is a verb meaning to influence, while effect is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Why is it important to understand the author's intent?

Back

It helps readers grasp the underlying messages and themes in the text.

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6