ELA Academic Vocabulary

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To give reasons in favor of or against something is to _________.

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argue

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Which word means the conditions in which something happens?

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context

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Which term below means to remember something?

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recall

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Which of the following terms means to mention an idea from a text to support your opinion?

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cite

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My best friend was coughing, sneezing, and always cold. After he told me he went to the doctor, I was able to _________ that he was very sick because the evidence was there.

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infer

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a theme in literature?

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

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What does it mean to interpret a text?

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To explain the meaning of the text based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of citing evidence in writing?

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To support your claims and arguments with credible sources.

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What does it mean to assess a situation?

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To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.