ELA Sources

A word that describes a verb; often ends in -ly. Example: quickly, fast.

• narrative

• infer/inference

• evidence

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

The problem or issue in a story.

• noun

• verb

• conflict

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

When characters in a story are talking; uses quotation marks.

• synonym

• antonym

• dialogue

• point of view

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

An action word, such as jump, laugh, or read.

• compare/contrast

• conflict

• verb

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

A nonfiction piece of writing that gives factual information.

• informational

• transitions

• heading

• summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

Where a story takes place.

• setting

• summary

• phrase

• plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

The books, websites, and articles that provided information for a text.

• inform

• sources

• adjective

• noun

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

The moral or lesson of a story; what the author wants us to learn. 

• theme

• antonym

• point of view

• compare/contrast

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What the story is mostly about.

• verb

• adverb

• main idea

• synonym

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

The events in a story. 

• conflict

• dialogue

• plot

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3