6th Grade ELA 1
words or phrases that do not mean exactly what they say
Figurative language
Retelling of a text in your own words.
Summarize
What is a Claim?
a writer’s position/conclusion about an issue, text, topic, or idea
a type of text structure where the author discusses a result and it’s action
Cause and effect
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or moral of a story
The most exciting point in a story/the point in the story where things can get better or worse for the main character
climax
details or research that support your answer/opinion including facts and data.
Text evidence
What does RACE stand for?
R- Restate
A- Answer the question
C- Cite your evidence
E- Explain your thinking
Words exchanged between characters using quotation marks. Example: “I have to go to the store,” exclaimed John.
dialogue
tells a story that the author creates from his or her imagination.
narrative
What does chronological order mean?
Putting something in order.
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
Explain the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
Fiction = a made up story
Nonfiction = text based on factual information
writing that argues a side or point of view. Tries to convince the reader to take their side with reasons and evidence.
argumentative
The structure of a text is...
how a text is organized
conflict that is in the character’s mind
internal conflict
conflict between 1 or more characters
external conflict
a word of similar meaning
Synonym
the beginning of a story. Introduction to characters and setting.
Exposition
Name 3 words they may use in a third person POV
Hint: First POV uses "I", "Me", "My"
she, her, his, him, it, they, them, we, us, etc.
Name the 5 text structures
Description
Sequence/chronological
Cause and Effect
Problem & Solution
Compare and Contrast
What is the sequence of events in a story called?
Plot
How many nouns are in this sentence:
Boyer and Shayna drove past the store and quickly parked by Chipotle.
4
writing that informs the reader on a topic or person (nonfiction). It does not state an opinion.
Informative
Name THREE types of writing
Narrative
Argumentative/Opinion
Informative