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What is the definition of satire
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
Vocabulary
The more words a child knows, the better they are at reading and understanding the texts they read.
Narrative Writing
storytelling at its most basic: it’s all about sharing something that happens to a character.
reading helps you develop critical thinking skills
ask yourself: “Am I reading good writing? And if so, why?” Decide for yourself who the good authors are, and find great books that inspire you. More importantly, think about whyyou consider your favorite books to be great.
Citadel
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city.
Sentence Construction & Cohesion
Sentence construction and cohesion may seem like a writing skill, but it’s an essential reading skill. Connecting ideas between and within the sentences are called cohesion, and these skills are essential for reading comprehension.
Descriptive Writing
capturing every detail of the place, person, or scene you’re writing about. The goal is to really immerse the reader in the experience, making them feel like they are there.
Reading exposes you to a variety of writing styles.
Reading different styles of books can help you focus on the mechanics and stylistic choices that make various genres of writing work. Approaching varied works of literature with an eye on the authors’ stylistic tendencies will help you find your own style.
discordant
harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony.
Reading Comprehension
Understand the meaning of the text
Persuasive Writing
getting your point across. The goal is to share your opinion in a thoughtful way—or, even better, to actually convince the reader of a viewpoint or idea.
Reading allows you to study grammar in context
think of reading a novel or short story as a hack that lets you study grammar without having to work through a textbook. The best books clearly communicate their messages, and to clearly communicate, you must have a working knowledge of English language grammar.
scapegoat
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.
Working Memory & Attention
When children read, attention helps them absorb the information from the text, and working memory allows them to retain that information. This helps them gain meaning and build knowledge from what they read.
Expository Writing
explain a subject or inform about a particular topic area. The goal is simply to teach the reader something.
Reading helps you expand your vocabulary
While there’s no need to take notes like you’re prepping for an exam, note-taking does help ensure that you remain engaged with the book you’re reading. Highlight or write down various turns of phrase that you find especially masterful. Jot down any new words you don’t recognize. Learn them, memorize them, and assimilate them into your own prose in your next writing project.
pseudonym
a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
Phonics
Phonics is the ability to recognize the connection between sounds and letters they make. This process of mapping the sounds in words to written words is a very important reading skill. Children first decode the words into sounds and encode the sounds into words as they write and spell.
Creative Writing
any writing that exists outside of the styles above, or even combines the styles in surprising new ways.
Reading inspires new ideas
By making reading a fixed part of your regular routine, you can continually expose yourself to new ideas and techniques and recharge your creative juices for your next writing assignment.