ELA- Unit 2 Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: ________ are elements of any text other than the writing itself which helps you locate and learn information.

• text features

• text fonts

• text colors

• text sizes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Fill in the blank: ________ is the quality of being trusted and believed.

• credibility

• ambiguity

• fragility

• volatility

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Fill in the blank: A ________ is an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event.

• primary source

• secondary source

• fictional account

• historical novel

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a document or written work created after an event.

• secondary source

• primary source

• original document

• eyewitness account

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the term 'valid' mean?

• A) A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

• B) Founded on fact or evidence

• C) The writer's position on an issue or problem

• D) Writing that tells the reader about something, gives facts, or explains something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a 'claim'?

• A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

• Writing that tells the reader about something, gives facts, or explains something

• The writer's position on an issue or problem

• Founded on fact or evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does 'counterclaim' refer to?

• A) A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

• B) The writer's position on an issue or problem

• C) Founded on fact or evidence

• D) A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is 'informational writing'?

• Writing that tells the reader about something, gives facts, or explains something

• A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

• Founded on fact or evidence

• The writer's position on an issue or problem

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a 'thesis statement'?

• A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

• Writing that tells the reader about something, gives facts, or explains something

• A position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

• the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

What is the definition of 'rhetoric'?

• the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

• to convince

• to advertise or promote to an audience

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D