ELA Academic Vocabulary

Front

What two things make up a story's setting?

Back

Time and place.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

Emphasize

Back

Give special importance or attention to.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

Front

What is another word for 'significant'?

Back

Important.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

Support

Back

To justify or prove an answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Front

What is to consider to describe as similar?

Back

Compare.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Front

What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To examine the components of a text to understand its meaning and structure.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3