List 1 Academic Vocabulary

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Author’s point of view

Back

The perspective from which the author presents their ideas, influenced by their beliefs, experiences, and values.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

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Nonfiction

Back

A genre of writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biographies and history.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Audience

Back

The group of people who watch, read, or listen to a piece of writing or performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Infer

Back

To draw a logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Analyze

Back

To break down an idea or problem into its parts to understand it better.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Author’s intent

Back

The purpose or reason the author has for writing a text, which can influence the message conveyed.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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Theme

Back

The central idea or underlying message in a piece of writing.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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Context

Back

The circumstances or background information surrounding a text that can influence its meaning.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

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Tone

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

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Main idea

Back

The primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate in a text.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6