CAASPP ELA Vocab Grade 6 List 4

What does the term "argument" refer to in the context of writing?

• A person, book, article, or website that provides information

• Words presented with the aim of persuading through thought or action

• The time, duration, and place an author chooses to write about

• A logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6

What is "argumentative writing" primarily concerned with?

• Reading through something quickly and without taking in all the details

• Making a logical assumption based on information from the text and prior knowledge

• Writing that relies on facts and evidence to argue in favor of a certain thesis

• Providing the time, duration, and place an author chooses to write about

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6

What does "inference" mean in the context of reading and understanding texts?

• A quick review of a text without focusing on details

• The background information about where and when a story takes place

• A logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge and/or experience

• The evidence used to support a claim in argumentative writing

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6

What is the meaning of "skim" as a reading strategy?

• To analyze the evidence supporting a claim in detail

• To read through something quickly and without taking in all the details

• To make a logical assumption based on prior knowledge

• To provide detailed information for a news story or research

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6

What is a "source" in the context of research or news reporting?

• The method used to quickly read through material

• A logical assumption made from text and prior knowledge

• A person, book, article, or website that provides information

• The setting of a story or article

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6

What does "setting" refer to in literature?

• The evidence and reasoning in argumentative writing

• The method of quickly reading through a text

• The time, duration, and place an author chooses to write about

• A source of information for research

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6