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1st 9 Weeks-25/26
1st 9 weeks vocabulary for RLA 25/26
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Extended Constructed Response (ECR) | A typed answer that includes all parts of the RACES strategy. |
| Passage | The WHOLE story |
| Author | The person who wrote the story/selection/passage |
| Most likely | The best reason |
| Selection | The WHOLE story |
| Evidence | Proof in the text to support your answer Ex: In paragraph 7, Marie said , "I don't like spaghetti." Therefore, I know she didn't pick that to eat for dinner. |
| Section | A part of the story |
| Paragraph | A SECTION of the story. These are numbered. |
| Evidence | Proof in the text to support your answer Ex: In paragraph 7, Marie said , "I don't like spaghetti." Therefore, I know she didn't pick that to eat for dinner. |
| Conclude | To come to a conclusion-similar to an inference |
| Summary | Stating the main events that happened in the story IN ORDER. |
| Synonym | A word that means the same or similar |
| Infer/Inference | To use background knowledge (what you already know) plus text evidence to come up with an answer |
| Short Constructed Response (SCR) | A typed answer that is usually a couple of sentences-RAC |
| Noun | A person, place, thing, or idea Examples: school, boy, clock |
| Dictionary entry | A question where you choose the correct definition from four choices. DO NOT use the dictionary for this question. |
| Verb | An action word Examples: jump, run, talk |
| Editing | making corrections in writing (capitalization, punctuations, etc.) |
| Adjective | A describing word Examples: red, shiny, smooth |
| Essay | Composition/paper |
| Adverb | A word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It tells how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. |
| Preposition | A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It usually tells where, when, or how something is happening. |
| Conjunction | A word that connects words, phrases, or sentences. It helps ideas stick together in writing or speaking. |
| Sentence | A group of words that tells a complete thought. |
| Fragment | A group of words that is missing a subject or a verb or doesn’t make sense by itself. |
| Quotations | The exact words that someone says. They go inside quotation marks (“ ”) to show what a person is sa |
| Playwright | The person who wrote the play |
| reveals | shows |
| plot | series of event that happen in the story. Rising Action, Climax, Rising Action, Etc. |
| Figurative Language | Used to make stories more interesting Example: similes, metaphors, idioms Instead of saying, "It was cold." You could say, "The arctic air was as cold as ice when I opened the door." |
| Imagery | Describing using our senses (sight, smell, sound, taste, touch) |
| emphasize | To show/give importance to- Authors use bold, italicized, etc to show importance of a word. |
| First-person Point of View | In writing, the first person point of view uses the pronouns “I,” “me,” “we,” and “us,” in order to tell a story from the narrator's perspective. |
| Play | Drama- a story written meant to be acted out |
| Lines ( in a play/drama) | the lines of the character (their speaking parts in the play/drama) |
| prop | items used in a play/drama example: suitcase, books |
| scene | a section of a play- when the scenes change the setting will too. |
| Author's Message | what the author is trying to teach the reader |
| theme | The big idea or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story. It’s not about the characters or events—it’s about the message behind them. |
| anecdote | A short and interesting story someone tells to help explain an idea or make a point |
| Pun | A funny play on words. |
| Audience | the intended target group for a message, regardless of the medium |
| Climax | the highest point in the plot where the problem/conflict reaches its peak |
| Conflict | in literature, the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story |
| Falling Action | the element of plot structure that takes place after the climax and begins to resolve the conflict(s) of the story before the resolution |
| Genre | The type of work |
| Literary Elements | the basic components of most scholarly works, such as setting, plot, characterization, theme, etc. |
| Resolution | the point in a literary work at which the story’s problem is worked out |
| Rising Action | the element of plot structure that develops the conflict through a series of events to build interest and/or suspense and leads up to the climax |
| Setting | the time and place in which a narrative occurs. Elements of setting may include the physical, psychological, cultural, or historical context against which the story unfolds. |
| Sound Device | is a tool that writers use to make their writing sound musical or fun when read aloud. |
| Text Structure | the way or pattern in which an author organizes ideas within a text |
| Character | a person or thing who plays a role in a book, play, or movie |
| Character Tag | specific phrases, actions, or mannerisms displayed regularly by a character that make them distinguishable in the reader’s mind |
| Drama | literary works written in a stage play format, which includes dialogue and stage directions that are intended to be performedF |
| Fable | is a short story that teaches a lesson (moral). often have animals that act like people (they talk, think, and make choices). |
| Myth | an old story from long ago that tries to explain something about nature, the world, or life. usually have gods, goddesses, heroes, or magical creatures. |
| Legend | a story that has been told for many years and is often based on a real person or event, but has been changed or exaggerated over time. is usually tell about brave heroes, great deeds, or important events. |
| Folktale | is a story passed down through generations by word of mouth. It teaches a lesson, shares a belief, or explains something about life or culture. often include ordinary people, magic, or talking animals. |
| Fairy Tale | is a make-believe story that usually includes magic, royalty, and a happy ending. It often begins with “Once upon a time…” and ends with “happily ever after.” |
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jkoenigseder2019
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