Vocabulary
What does STUBBLE mean?
is the short, stiff stalks of the plant that remain in a field after harvesting.
what is EVIDENCE?
(EVIDENCIA)
Whta is R.A.C.E?
Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, Explain your answer.
what is PARAPHRASE?
rewording a text or question into your own words.
How do you pick the best answer during multiple choice?
Eliminate the maybes, and pick the best answer
What is REGALED?
Entertaining a person
Give me some examples of sentence started when you are CITING.
According to the text...
In the Story it says...
For example, in the text(passage) it says ...
What is SUMMARIZING? Give me a list of things that include in a summary
a brief statement that includes:
1. the main point of the text, topic or story.
2. 3-4 sentences.
What is the TONE?
the attitude of the writers, the voice or word choice. examples, sarcastic, cheerful, humorous, etc.
What is a Synonym? give me an example
words that have the same meaning
What is the meaning of HOMESTEAD?
In the late 1800's, was a piece of land in the American western region that was claimed, lived on and settled by pioneers.
What is a CLAIM?
a statement as a part of an argument supported by evidence.
what is the method of OPINION writing?
O.R.E.O
Opinion- state what you believe in
Reasons for your opinion
Examples- of your opinion
Opinion- restate your opinion
the message, moral or lesson of the story. what the author wants you to learn from the story.
How do you Annotate when reading?
Highlight, circle un- none words, star important information and take notes.
What does it mean to INFER?
A conclusion or understanding of the story that was not explained and using clues to make a good guess.
What is a CONTEXT CLUES?
using clues from the sentence or phrase surrounding the word to help identify the words/phrase meaning.
what are some TRANSITION words to go from idea to the next?
Also, Next, 1ST,2ND, 3RD...
then, after, later, suddenly, although, to continue, however, but.
What is a TEXT FEATURE?
Give examples
elements in a text that can help us better understand the reading.
examples: titles, pictures, charts, captions, bold letters, headings / subheadings, diagrams
What is an antonym ? give an example
the opposite if the word meaning
What is the CENTRAL IDEA? (LA IDEA PRINCIPAL)
what the text is mostly about.
What is POINT OF VIEW?
perspective or idea from the authors, narrators or characters side or view of the story.
What is an INFORMATIONAL TEXT essay? what does it include.
its an essay to inform others about what you have learned or want to teach.
Introduction: central idea, topic spoken about
Body: supports the central idea or topic with evidence and examples
Conclusion: restate the central idea or topic you mentioned in the introduction.
What is GENRE? give examples
the type of book or text your are reading.
examples: non-fiction, fiction, plays, mysteries, fantasy, horror, history, etc.
what do they mean in this question?
what are the similarities and differences between these two things?
COMPARE AND CONTRAST- things that are alike and are also different.