R. L. 4.2 Academic Vocabulary

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dis-

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apart, opposite of

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re-

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again, back

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un-

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not

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Recount

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accurately explaining the central message or theme using key details in a clear and complete manner.

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Retell

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recalling the content of what was read or heard in your own words.

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Determine

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to use the evidence or details from the text to figure out the message or idea the author wants the reader to know.

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Story

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a fictional text with literary elements such as characters, setting, plot, theme, conflict, and resolution.

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Drama

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a fictional text written to be performed for the entertainment of an audience with literary elements such as characters, setting, stage directions, and dialogue, etc., which is structured or organized into acts and scenes.

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Poem

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a literary text written using literary devices such as rhythm, rhyme, and repetition which is structured or organized with lines and stanzas.

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Central idea

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the main message or idea of a fictional text, which is supported by key details in the text.