4th Grade Academic Vocabulary

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What does 'explain' mean?

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To make clear.

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What is the author's attitude toward a topic in an informational text?

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Author's perspective.

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What does 'ambivalent' mean in the context of feelings?

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Mixed.

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What does it mean to 'compare and contrast'?

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To note what is similar and different about two or more things.

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What is the central idea of an informational text?

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The most important or central thought unifying elements of the text.

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What is a synonym for 'explain'?

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Clarify.

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What is the purpose of an author's perspective?

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To convey their attitude or opinion about a subject.

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What does 'evidence' refer to in a text?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is the difference between 'mood' and 'tone' in writing?

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Mood refers to the feeling a reader gets, while tone refers to the author's attitude.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.