Academic & Other Vocabulary 1.1

That non-fiction text has many text features in it. Text features are…

• elements in a text that make it easier to understand.

• the name for the work which is usually chosen by the author.

• the edge or border of something.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

1. Our teacher asked us to think about the author’s purpose in the text. Author’s purpose is…

• 1. the training necessary to become an author.

• 1. agreed-upon rules of writing used to make writing broadly clear and comprehensible.

• 1. the reason an author writes a text, such as to persuade, inform or entertain.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

1. We are studying the author's craft in our novel, The Thief of Always right now. Author’s craft is...

• 1. the types of paints and fabrics author’s use in their work.

• 1. the way an author uses language to create meaning and feeling for the reader.

• 1. the name of the boat authors use when they are going sailing. 

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

1. How would you describe the setting of where you are right now? Setting...

• 1. the tables and chairs that are in a room.

• 1. the time when a narrative or movie was created.

• 1. the time, location and mood created by the author in a text.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

1. The theme of the story is ‘Do unto others as you would have them do to you!’ Theme is…

• 1. the universal, life lesson in a text.

• 1. the information on the latest T-Shirt on the market.

• 1. the national anthem of a country.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

1. Jackie Chang is a great role model and a skillful protagonist. A protagonist is…

• 1. the main or leading character in a literary work (story, drama, video or movie).

• 1. a character who opposes the main character in a literary work (story, drama, video or movie).  

• 1. someone who organizes protests and fights for justice.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

1. The Joker is a clever antagonist in the cartoon, ‘Batman.’ An antagonist is…

• 1. the main or leading character in a literary work (story, drama, video or movie).

• 1. someone who studies how insects, like ants, work together. 

• 1. a character who opposes the main character in a literary work (story, drama, video or movie).

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

1. We were in a tranquil mood after the teacher spoke to us. Tranquil means...

• 1. a display or demonstration of a particular skill.

• 1. calm and peaceful and without noise, violence or worry.

• 1. a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

That behavior is prevalent in our students today. Prevalent means…

• calm and peaceful and without noise, violence or worry.

• existing very commonly or happening often.

• a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory. 

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

1. The cold, frigid air from the open windows chilled her body. Frigid means…

• 1. the action of a force against an opposing force.

• 1. a measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance.

• 1. very cold in temperature.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4