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Support 7 Unit 1ALWT
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Inference | (n), infer (v): a conclusion reached on the basis of text evidence and reasoning. |
| Gist | (n): a tiny summary that captures the main points of a section of text, less than a sentence. |
| Claim | (n): a statement of truth (in response to a writing prompt) based on one’s analysis of evidence. It can be debated. |
| Tribal | (n): relating to a group or community with similar ancestors, customs and traditions. |
| Refugee | (n): a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, death, persecution, or natural disaster. |
| Culture | (n): the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or social group. |
| Analysis | (n), analyze (v): a combination of your inferences and explanations of the evidence you have chosen to make a claim. |
| Resilience | (n): the ability to recover or “bounce back” from difficulties/challenges; “toughness”. |
| Characterization | (n): a description of the defining features (physical or personality traits) of a character in a text. |
| Rebel | (n): a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler. |