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Q3 ELA Vocabulary
Q3 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| affix | A prefix or suffix added to a root word to change meaning or part of speech |
| argumentative essay | A type of writing where you pick a side and convince others to agree |
| author's perspective | The author's opinions and beliefs |
| author's purpose | The reason for writing |
| claim | An author's main argument supported by textual evidence |
| modes | Types of writing |
| organizational patterns | Different ways of organizing information based on the author's purpose |
| paraphrase | Rewording of something written or spoken by someone else |
| plagiarism | Taking someone else's work or ideas and claiming them as your own |
| root word | The basic part of a word after all affixes have been removed |
| text features | Parts of a nonfiction text that help the reader understand the information |