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Language Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constructed Response | a written answer to a question or problem or statement using the RACE strategy. |
| Extended Constructed Response | a longer constructed response. |
| Narrative Response | a writing that uses narrative techniques such as completing a story, changing begin or end. |
| Extended Response | a fully developed essay including an intro, body, and conclusion that addresses a question. |
| Cite | to quote or paraphrase info from a passage or author to. |
| Evidence | info used to support a answer. |
| Suffecient | enough and adequate amount . |
| Prior Knowledge | having previous knowledge about a particular topic before reading . |
| Inference | Reading facts and evidence to reach a logical or reasonable conclusion. |
| Main Idea | important info that tells about the overall idea . |
| Supporting Details | facts, statements, and specific examples that guide the reader to a full understanding. |
| Audience | the people who will be reading the writing |
| Assent | the expression of approval or agreement |
| Defiant | Boldly resistant or challenging |
| Idle | To operate at a low speed |
| Incriminate | To accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault |
| Menace | Something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury; a threat |
| Insomnia | Inability to obtain sufficient sleep, especially when chronic;difficulty in falling or staying asleep;sleepless |
| Variation | 1)Amount, rate, extent, or degree of change 2) different form of something |
| Idiosyncrasy | A characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual |
| Scapegoat | A group or group made to bear the blame for others or to suffer in their place |
| Contorted | Twisted in violent manner;disorder |
| Optimistic | Disposed to take favorable view of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome |