Unit 1 Vocabulary - 6th Grade

Front

What is the process of making small changes to your paper, such as grammar and word choice?

Back

Editing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What do we call the group of people a paper or story is written for?

Back

Audience

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What type of English do we use when talking to friends and family?

Back

Nonstandard English

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

Front

What term describes the author's attitude toward a subject?

Back

Tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for writing: Persuade, Inform, Entertain, or Practice?

Back

Practice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the term for the main idea or message of a piece of writing?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What do we call the way an author expresses their thoughts and feelings in writing?

Back

Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What is the term for the specific audience that a writer targets?

Back

Target Audience

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the difference between revising and editing?

Back

Revising involves making larger changes to content, while editing focuses on grammar and word choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

Back

To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D