CAASPP ELA Vocab Grade 5 List 7

What is the purpose of a compare/contrast informational text structure?

• To describe the subject in detail

• To explain the similarities and differences of two subjects

• To tell a story or an account of events

• To list facts without explaining them

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6

What does the term "mental picture" refer to?

• The title of a piece of writing

• Making pictures in your mind to help you remember what you read

• A character in a novel who tells the story

• The subject of a discussion or piece of writing

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Who is typically the narrator in a novel?

• The author of the novel

• The main character in the story

• A character in a novel who tells the story

• The reader of the novel

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6

What is a title?

• A mental image created while reading

• The main idea of a story

• The name of a piece of writing, a movie, a piece of music, or a piece of art

• A transition word or phrase

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What is the definition of "topic"?

• A detailed description of an event

• A mental image or picture

• The subject of a piece of writing

• A character who narrates a story

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What are transitions in writing?

• The main characters in a story

• The setting of a story

• The words or phrases used to move from one topic to another

• The conclusion of a story

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What does it mean to compare two items or topics?

• Note the similarities between them

• Note the differences between them

• Note the cause and effect of each item

• Put the items in sequential order

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What does it mean to contrast two items or topics?

• To note the similarities between the items

• To note the differences between the items

• To note the cause and effect of each item

• To put the items in sequential order

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What is a narrative?

• An essay based on facts that tells what the author knows about a topic

• An essay based on facts that tells how the author feels about a topic

• A story or account of events involving characters and dialogue.

• An essay where the author tries to convince the reader to agree with his/her point of view.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6