CAASPP ELA Level 3 6-8 Vocabulary List

The meaning of the term 'counterargument' is as follows:

• An argument that supports another argument

• An argument that presents an alternative perspective

• An argument that challenges another argument

• A persuasive statement aimed at convincing an audience

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

The GLOBAL NOTEPAD IS...

• a notebook

• scratch paper

• phone

• a PLACE to put your notes/writings from Part I of the Peformance task so that it saves to Part 2

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The meaning of the term 'counterclaim'

• A claim made to offset another claim

• A claim to support the plaintiff's argument

• An unrelated legal argument

• A claim without any legal consequence

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The meaning of the term 'credible' is:

• trustworthy

• unreliable

• questionable

• dubious

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The meaning of the term 'evidence' is:

• Material or information supporting a claim

• A vague concept with no concrete meaning

• An exclusive fact unrelated to a claim

• An irrelevant detail

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Select the meaning of the term 'elaboration'.

• The process of adding detail

• The act of editing text

• The process of summarizing

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Select the correct meaning of the term 'dialogue'.

• A conversation between two or more people.

• A single uninterrupted speech.

• A written monologue.

• A formal debate.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The meaning of the term 'edit' is:

• to modify

• to delete

• to save

• to print

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the term 'editorial'?

• An article expressing the opinions of its editors, typically unsigned.

• A report on current news events.

• A formal letter addressed to the editor.

• A personal opinion blog post.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is the meaning of the term 'essay'? Select the correct option:

• A short piece of writing on a particular subject

• A type of poem

• A long novel

• A research paper

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D