6th Grade Academic Vocabulary

Differentiate

• To recognize or ascertain what makes something different.

• To combine two or more elements into one.

• To analyze the similarities between two items.

• To ignore the differences between items.

Context

• The circumstances or setting surrounding an event, statement, or idea.

• A brief summary of a text or event.

• A type of literary device used to enhance storytelling.

• The main idea or theme of a narrative.

Plot

• A character's emotional journey throughout the story.

• The sequence of events that make up a story.

• The underlying message or theme of the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

Theme

• A recurring element in a story

• The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

• A character's journey throughout the story

• The setting where the story takes place.

Evaluate

• To assess or judge the value or quality of something.

• To ignore or overlook something important.

• To create a new idea or concept.

• To memorize information without understanding.

Summarize

• To provide a detailed analysis of the text or story.

• To explain the most important part of the text or story.

• To critique the text or story thoroughly.

• To rewrite the text or story in a different style.

Most Likely

• Definitely true; without a doubt.

• Probably; seeming like truth; the best choice.

• Unlikely; not expected to happen.

• Possibly; there is a chance.

Characterization

• The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

• A technique used to create suspense in a story.

• The method of describing the setting in a narrative.

• A way to develop the plot through dialogue.

Analyze

• To examine carefully; separate into parts.

• To combine different elements into a whole.

• To ignore details and focus on the big picture.

• To summarize information briefly.

Setting

• The main character's journey in the story.

• The time and place in which the story takes place.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The moral lesson learned by the characters.