6th Grade ELA 1
infer means...
To make a smart guess based on clues
Retelling of a text in your own words.
Paraphrase or Summarize
What is a thesis?
central claim of a piece of writing. It tells the reader what the author is trying to prove, explain, or argue.
A simile is...
a comparison using "like" or "as"
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or moral of a story
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or message in a story
details or research from a reading 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.
what is a paragraph?
a group of at least 4 sentences about one idea
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
writing that explains a topic using facts, details, and examples.
explanatory writing
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
A: To wrap up the writing and restate the main idea
Name the 5 text structures
Description
Sequence/chronological
Cause and Effect
Problem & Solution
Compare and Contrast
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
Explanatory