5th ELA academic vocabulary

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What is to quote, especially as an authority as well as in reference to evidence?

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Cite

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What is to consider to describe as similar?

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Compare

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What is to compare in order to show differences?

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Contrast

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What is evidence stemming specifically from a text such as a book, article, or other reliable source?

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Textual Evidence

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What is it called when the information within a text is organized?

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Text Structure

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What is to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of?

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Analyze

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What are supporting details?

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Additional information that helps explain, define or prove the main idea.

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What are the three reasons for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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CLAIM

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An arguable statement

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EVIDENCE

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Proof that supports your reasons