Vocab. in Context
What should you do FIRST if you don’t know a word in a passage?
Look at the words and sentences around it.
What does cause mean?
Why something happens.
What is the central idea?
The most important idea of the text.
What is the author's craft?
How the author uses words and language.
What should every good written response include?
An answer + evidence
If a sentence says, “The rain was torrential, flooding streets and homes,” what does torrential most likely mean?
Very heavy
What does effect mean?
What happens because of the cause.
True or False: The central idea is one small detail.
False
Why might an author use strong verbs?
To make the writing more clear or exciting.
Which sentence starter helps explain evidence?
“This is shown when the text says…”
Which clue best helps you understand a word’s meaning?
A. A random fact
B. A definition or example nearby
C. The title
B. A definition or example nearby
Which signal word shows cause and effect?
A. Suddenly
B. Because
C. First
B. Because
Which sentence best shows a central idea?
A. One interesting fact
B. What the whole text is mostly about
C. A quote
B. What the whole text is mostly about
If an author compares houses to “tiny toys,” what craft move is this?
imagery
What is the BEST revision strategy?
A. Add random details
B. Use stronger verbs
C. Make it longer
B. Use stronger verbs
If a word has the prefix sub-, what does it usually mean?
Under or below
The text says: “The winds were strong, so the flight was delayed.”
What is the effect?
The flight was delayed.
Why are details important?
They support the central idea.
Why does an author choose specific words instead of simple ones?
To create feeling, meaning, or emphasis
Why is evidence important in writing?
It proves your answer is correct.