Unit Vocabulary
the action of watching something carefully
My findings are based on close _______ over many weeks.
observation
What is the main purpose of an informative essay?
to inform (the audience about an object, person, or event)
introduce direct quotations in essays/papers
quotation lead-ins
Who is Algernon, and why was he important?
Algernon is a lab mouse. He is important because he was experimented on before Charlie.
How many units are left before the end of the school year?
2
to combine with another so that they become a whole
We will _______ this new activity into the lesson.
integrate
a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph
topic sentence
the process of building a unique character with depth, personality, and clear motivations
character development
What ability is associated with linguistic intelligence?
the ability to choose your words well to express your meaning
How often do we switch seats in this class?
at the end of each unit >:(
People have a _______ to believe good things about their friends.
tendency
a statement that is put forward as an idea to be maintained throughout the essay
thesis
an image used to present information, data, or knowledge quickly and clearly
infographic
What is the goal of the operation Dr. Strauss performs on Charlie?
The goal is to triple Charlie's IQ.
What are the 4 things we work on improving in ELA?
reading, writing, speaking, and listening
to take in and understand fully
Once I _______ all the information, I will start the project.
assimilate
expressions of quotes using different words than the author
paraphrase
short, descriptive words that provide information on infographics
labels, captions
How many siblings does Ender have?
2 - Peter & Valentine
How is narrative writing different from informative writing?
narrative is based on story-telling, informative is more structured, informative does not use dialogue between characters, etc.
material that provides official information
The _______ explains how to use the software.
documentation
an idea that is grounded in a tangible idea, example, or description
(opposite: abstract detail)
concrete detail
the underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work
theme
What are the names of Ender's 2 closest friends so far?
What is a more well-rounded definition of intelligence?
having a good understanding of common subjects, having the ability to learn easily, being adaptable, etc.