6th Grade ELA 1
words or phrases that do not mean exactly what they say
Figurative language
Retelling of important events 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
What does paraphrase mean?
To put a text in your own words.
What is the best way to put evidence/quotes in a sentence on your essay?
embed them in a sentence
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 is the difference between chronological order and compare and contrast?
Chronological: order of events
Compare & Contrast: similarities and differences of two things, ideas, people, or topics
a word that is in opposite meaning
antonym
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 pronouns an author may use in a text written in third person POV.
she, he, her, his, him, it, they, them
Name the 4 types of figurative language that we studied in 6th grade.
simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole
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 OR Informational OR Explanatory
Name THREE types of writing
Narrative
Argumentative/Opinion
Informative