Academic Vocabulary

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.

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What does it mean to conclude?

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To gather information and make a decision or judgment based on that information.

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What is figurative language?

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Words used in a creative way to express ideas that aren't literally true, such as metaphors and similes.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is an organizational pattern?

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The way information is arranged in a text, such as chronological, cause and effect, or problem and solution.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a piece of writing, often reflecting on life or human nature.

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What is text evidence?

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Specific details or examples from a text that support a conclusion or argument.

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What are text features?

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Elements such as headings, subheadings, captions, and bullet points that help organize and present information.

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What is the central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.