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OST 6th grade

Unit 2

QuestionAnswer
analyze To look closely at parts of a text to understand how they work together or what they mean.
cite To mention or quote evidence from a text to support an idea or answer.
connotation The feeling or idea a word gives in addition to its dictionary meaning.
chapter A main section of a book or story that helps organize the plot.
claim A statement or opinion that someone believes to be true and supports with reasons or evidence.
contribute To add or help make something stronger or more complete.
details Small pieces of information that support or explain the main idea.
edit To review and make changes to improve writing, such as fixing grammar, punctuation, or word choice.
evidence Facts, examples, or quotes that support a claim, answer, or idea
explanatory Writing that explains or gives information about a topic.
explicitly Clearly and directly stated, leaving no doubt about the meaning.
figurative Language that goes beyond the literal meaning of words, such as similes, metaphors, or personification.
formal style Writing that uses proper grammar, complete sentences, and academic language (not slang or casual tone).
inference A conclusion you make using clues from the text and your own knowledge.
informative Writing that gives facts, explains ideas, or teaches about a topic.
literary text Writing that tells a story or expresses ideas creatively, such as fiction, poetry, or drama.
objective summary A short, fair restatement of the main ideas in a text without your opinions or judgments.
plot The sequence of events in a story, including the problem, rising action, climax, and resolution.
precise summary Specific and clear word choice that helps the reader understand exactly what you mean.
scene A part of a story or play that happens in one place or time and shows action or dialogue.
setting The time and place where a story happens.
structure The way a text is organized, such as chapters, paragraphs, or events in a story.
theme The main message or lesson the author wants the reader to understand.
thesis statement The main idea or argument in a piece of writing that the author will explain or prove.
transitions Words or phrases that connect ideas and help writing flow smoothly (for example: however, also, because).
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