ELA Academic Vocabulary

Front

What two things make up a story's setting?

Back

Time and place.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Emphasize

Back

Give special importance or attention to.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What is another word for 'significant'?

Back

Important.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Front

Support

Back

To justify or prove an answer.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is to consider to describe as similar?

Back

Compare.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3