WorksheetsCAASPP Academic Vocabulary Challenge
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Inference
Collected data, and clues collected from observations made.
logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
the writer's reason for writing.
Evidence
The most important point the author makes
Collected data, and clues collected from observations made.
to speak against; to say the opposite
Imply
The most important point the author makes
Suggest, by the expressed CLUES given in the text.
logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
Analyze
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
an educated guess
a statement that is arguable and used as a primary point to prove an argument
Textual Evidence
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
The actual words from something you read; a quotation.
a statement that is arguable and used as a primary point to prove an argument
Conclude
The most important point the author makes
Collected data, and clues collected from observations made.
to figure something out and wrap it up.
Author's Purpose
The most important point the author makes
the writer's reason for writing.
logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
Claim
a statement that is arguable and used as a primary point to prove an argument
the writer's reason for writing.
logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
Thesis
Collected data, and clues collected from observations made.
a statement that demonstrates what a writer intends to support and/or prove. Serves a clear roadmap for the direction of a paper.
the writer's reason for writing.
Cite
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
The actual words from something you read; a quotation.
to quote a passage, book, author, etc.; to refer to an example
Paraphrase
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
careful examination and evaluation of the details in the text. The writer provides commentary. The writer may answer these questions: What is the significance of each detail? What affect does each detail create? How do the details shape the reader's response?
A restatement of a text or passage in other words.
Quotation
to repeat a passage or phrase from a novel, article, or speech for authority, illustration, or credibility
A restatement of a text or passage in other words.
to figure something out and wrap it up.
Analysis
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
careful examination and evaluation of the details in the text. The writer provides commentary. The writer may answer these questions: What is the significance of each detail? What affect does each detail create? How do the details shape the reader's response?
A restatement of a text or passage in other words.
Narrative essay
may use either the first- or the third-person point of view to relate a true story in a short composition works of narrative nonfiction tell a story, they have many characteristics of fiction
An essay, which attempts to convince the reader of the truth of a premise by means of logic and other forms of persuasion.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Argumentative essay
may use either the first- or the third-person point of view to relate a true story in a short composition works of narrative nonfiction tell a story, they have many characteristics of fiction
An essay, which attempts to convince the reader of the truth of a premise by means of logic and other forms of persuasion.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Informational essay
may use either the first- or the third-person point of view to relate a true story in a short composition works of narrative nonfiction tell a story, they have many characteristics of fiction
An essay, which attempts to convince the reader of the truth of a premise by means of logic and other forms of persuasion.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Tone
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.
One's intention or objective in a speech or piece of writing.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Purpose
A writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels.
One's intention or objective in a speech or piece of writing.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Central Idea
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
The actual words from something you read; a quotation.
The most important point the author makes
Prediction
to speak against; to say the opposite
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
The most important point the author makes
Summarize
A word or phrase that links one idea to the next and carries the reader from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph.
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.
Transition
A word or phrase that links one idea to the next and carries the reader from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph.
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.
Infer
A word or phrase that links one idea to the next and carries the reader from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph.
A conclusion one can draw from the presented details.
Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.
Analyze
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
careful examination and evaluation of the details in the text. The writer provides commentary. The writer may answer these questions: What is the significance of each detail? What affect does each detail create? How do the details shape the reader's response?
Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
Structure
The arrangement or framework of a sentence, paragraph, or entire work.
An essay, which attempts to convince the reader of the truth of a premise by means of logic and other forms of persuasion.
Writing meant to increase knowledge that is factual, unbiased information based on research
Significance
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
The most important point the author makes
Conclusion
A summary that states if your hypothesis was correct or incorrect and what the investigation showed, based on observations and data. .
A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.
Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.
Annotate
Observe, look and break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure.
To make explanatory or critical notes on or upon.
to quote a passage, book, author, etc.; to refer to an example
Personification
A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
To make explanatory or critical notes on or upon.
to quote a passage, book, author, etc.; to refer to an example
