ELA Academic Vocabulary

Front

What does 'sequence' refer to in writing?

Back

The arrangement of events in chronological order.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'categorize' information in a text?

Back

To organize it into groups or types.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

In reasoning, what is an 'assumption'?

Back

A belief or premise taken for granted without proof.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What does it mean to 'visualize' something in the context of reading or writing?

Back

To create mental images or pictures based on the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

Front

What term describes the impact or outcome of something in a piece of writing?

Back

Effect.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the purpose of using 'transitions' in writing?

Back

To connect ideas and help the flow of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Define 'theme' in literature.

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

Back

The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is 'tone' in writing?

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

Front

Explain the term 'figurative language'.

Back

Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4