Think Up Unit 1 Academic Words

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Academic English Word-

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language and communication practices used within the context of education, research, and higher learning, distinct from everyday communication.

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ambiguous word-

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open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

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beyond a paragraph-

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refers to moving past the basic, formulaic structure of a single paragraph or the five paragraph essay.

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clarify-

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to make an unclear part of the text easier to understand by using strategies like re-reading, looking for context clues, asking questions, or seeking more information.

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context-

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all the background information, circumstances, and surrounding text that help clarify the meaning of a word, phrase, or passage.

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derived-

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a meaning that is not explicit but is obtained from or influenced by something else.

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digital resource-

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any type of information or media stored in a digital format and accessible via electronic devices like computers or the internet.

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identify-

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the fact of being who or what a person or thing is

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meaning

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what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action.

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paragraph-

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a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme and indicated by a new line, indentation, nor numbering.