Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

FTCE ELA 6-12 Stack5

Literature/teaching strategies, etc.

TermDefinition
Integrated Curriculum Curriculum that connects different areas of study by cutting across subject-matter and emphasizing unifying concepts; helps students gain comprehensive understandings within and across various discipline and connect to real life.
Interdisciplinary teaching A method or set of methods, used to teach a unit across different curricular disciplines.
Language English language derived from German
Equivocation Logical fallacy that uses ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication.
Ad hominem A logical fallacy in which an argument is rebutted by attacking the character, motive, or other attribute of the person making the argument, or persons associated with the argument, rather than attacking the substance of the argument itself.
False analogy when a comparison is made between two ideas or objects that seemingly have similar characteristics, but the comparison does not hold up. Public school not achieving because of ineffective teachers.
APA citation (American Psychological Association) Most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.
MLA Citation Style (Modern Language Association) Most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.
Chicago/Turabian Citation Style The “Editors Bible.” Used in literature, history & the arts. Provides writers the outlet for commenting on cited sources. Most commonly used in the discipline of history.
Imagery Visually or descriptive language, especially in literary work. Tennyson
Diction The choice and use of words in speech or writing
Etymology The study of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history; The historical development of its meaning.
Form The way in which parts of a piece of writing or music or of a work of art are arranged
Root words A basic word to which affixes prefixes and suffixes is a root word because it forms the basis of a new word.
Bromide Phrase or platitude, insincerity or lack of originality
Pejorative Expressing contempt of disapproval
Trope Figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression. Figure of speech for artistic effect.
Decoding The ability to read words by translating written symbols into the sounds of spoken language. Also called “word identification.”
Ellipsis Used to omit information.
Context clues Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word. The clue may appear within the same sentence as the word to which it refers, or it may follow in a preceding sentence.
Enumeration The act of mentioning a number of things one by one
Double entry journal Reading strategy that enables students to record their responses to text as they read. Students write down phrases or sentences from their assigned reading and write their own reaction to that passage.
Semantic mapping & webbing Maps or webs of words used to visually display the meaning-based connections between a word or phrase and a set of related words or concepts; helps to identify, understand, and recall the meaning of words they read in the text.
Marginal listening We pay attention to what is being said at first, then are easily distracted.
Evaluative listening When someone is already excited to hear what you have to say. Sometimes they may miss the message because they are already looking to respond
Active listening Most effective way of listening. Focusing all attention on one person and one conversation.
Thematic unit The organization of a curriculum around “macro themes.” Integrates basic disciplines like reading, math & science with the exploration of a broad subject, such as communities, rain forests, river basins, the use of energy, and so on.
Thematic unit rationale Helps students see the big picture so they can make sense of English instruction. Teachers can connect curriculum based on students live, making it more interesting.
Literature focus unit A multi genre approach to teaching language arts, focusing on a theme, skill or pedagogy as a focus. Best in elementary education.
Informal Reading Inventory an informal diagnostic reading test, usually that the student will be reading in class to determine what level instruction should begin. To test comprehension and understand vocab. Teacher uses symbols
Symbolism Poetic expression. Beyond five senses. Words represents more than just the words.
Rhythm Distinct beat produced by a pattern of accented and unaccented syllable
Created by: angiescuz
Popular Reading sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards