Academic Vocabulary

How can you find the theme of a text?

• by finding what the author wants you to know about the subject

• by looking for what the main character has learned

• by analyzing the text to make an educated guess

• by giving your very best

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which of the following are included in the exposition of a short story (list all that apply)?

• background information

• characters

• setting

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is plot?

• the sequence of events in a story

• what the text is mostly about

• the life lesson of a story

• an educated guess

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

How can you find the point of view of a character?

Choose all that apply.

• by determining the character's position on a topic

• by analyzing only the character's tone

• by analyzing their word choice (positive or negative)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is not true of a summary?

• It has no personal opinions.

• It can be 3-5 sentences.

• It is made up of key details.

• It requires you to make an inference.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the difference between the words "contribute" and "convey"?

• Convey means to show.

• Contribute means to show.

• Convey means to add or give.

• Contribute means to add or give.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which of the following signals a citing textual evidence question?

• "convey"

• "which describes"

• "best supports"

• "contribute"

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the first thing you should do before reading each text?

• Highlight words you don't know.

• Read the questions.

• Flag questions that seem difficult.

• Take out your scratch paper.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6