6th Grade ELA 1
words or phrases that do not mean exactly what they say and create an image
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
What is a controversey?
A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.
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
What does it mean to be credible?
conflict that is in the character’s mind
internal conflict
conflict between a character and an outside force
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 three different types of writing we learned this year.
Informative Essay
Personal Narrative
Short Story
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