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Wk 17 ELA Vocabulary
Vocabulary Words and Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ancestor | Relative who lived long ago |
| generation | People, usually in a family, born about the same time |
| monument | Building that honors a person, event, or idea (Examples: Statue of Liberty & Gateway Arch) |
| perspective | How things are seen from a particular point of view |
| unique | Having to do with qualities found in only one person, group, place, thing, or idea |
| opportunity | Chance for something better |
| steerage | Least expensive sleeping accommodations on a passenger ship |
| vermin | Unpleasant insects or small animals that can sometimes cause harm |
| format | Appearance or presentation of your writing (Examples: essay, letter, poem, or speech) |
| FTAP = We use this acronym {the part that is underlined} when looking at a writing prompt. | F = Format = How am I writing? T = Topic = What am I writing about? A = Audience = Who am I writing to? P = Purpose = Why am I writing? |