Academic vocabulary

break something down methodically into its parts (a)  

• Analyze
• Report
• Organize
• Form

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6.2

​ (a)   ​ (b)   identify similarities or differences between items​ ​

• Compare
• Contrast
• Evaluate
• Combine
• Cite

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6.2

What is the main idea of this section?

• one of the parts that form something

• the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

• dictionary

• to read something

The fact stated in the paragraph is important because it suggests that dogs can be good pets.

• an order

• list of vocabulary words at the back of a book

• sheer determination

• to show that something is likely or true

Which line from the play supports the idea that the character is proud?

• to show evidence for something or help show it is true

• concrete pillars

• to define a word

• temporary, short lived

How does that event contribute to the plot?

• to give or help

• an understanding of events

• distract from the plot

• rising action in a story

Using what you know and clues from the text to understand what the author is saying.

• Predict

• Infer

• Context Clues

• Text Features

To say or guess that something specific will happen in the future

• Contrast

• Predict

• Genre

• Compare

The use of language to create mental images and sensory impressions. Imagery can be used for emotional effect and to intensify the impact on the reader

• imagery

• mood

• figurative language

• repetition

To make a smart guess about what is going to happen

• clarify

• predict

• solve

• necessary