Vocabulary in Context
“The solution was obvious to everyone.” What does obvious mean?
Easy to understand
What does it mean to cite evidence?
What does it mean to cite evidence?
Name 3 Lakes
random
What is theme?
The lesson or message of a story
What is the main idea?
What the text is mostly about
In the sentence: “The desert was barren, with no plants or water in sight,” what does barren mean?
Empty / lacking life
A character smiles but clenches their fists. What can you infer?
They are hiding anger or frustration
How many degrees are in a full circle?
360
How does a character’s actions reveal their traits?
Actions show what kind of person they are
What is the purpose of headings?
To organize information and show main topics
“She was reluctant to speak in front of the class.” What does reluctant mean?
Hesitant / unsure
Why is direct evidence stronger than a summary?
It uses exact words from the text
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What is character development?
How a character changes over time
Why do authors include diagrams or charts?
To help explain information visually
“The scientist’s theory was controversial.” What does controversial mean?
Causing disagreement
What kind of evidence best supports an inference?
Specific details that connect clearly to the idea
Sacremento
How does setting impact a story?
It affects mood, characters, and events
What is the author’s purpose if they are giving facts and explaining a topic?
To inform
“The character showed great resilience after failing many times.” What does resilience mean?
Ability to keep going / bounce back
If two pieces of evidence contradict each other, what should you do?
Reevaluate and determine which is more reliable or accurate
Who is the best teacher? (hint it starts with a W)
Mrs. Woods
A character struggles but never gives up. What theme is most likely?
Perseverance
How can you tell if a source is reliable?
Check evidence, author credibility, and accuracy