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Meaning of Text
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cause and Effect | a writing method in which the author explains reasons why something happened or the effects of something that has happened |
| Chronological Order | an organizational approach that follows an orderly progression of events based in time |
| Connotation | the implied meaning of a word; the feeling a word conveys |
| Inference | a conclusion or opinion based on information that is given, and that is sometimes called an educated guess |
| Heading | a title of a section |
| Schema (Reading) | background knowledge a reader brings to a text |
| Draw Conclusion | to make final comments/summation of what has been read or written |
| Semantic Mapping | a form of scaffolding which helps students to develop connections among words |
| Summarizing | briefly restating the main ideas or key points of a text |
| Problem and Solution | an organizational approach where the author presents a problem and possible solution |
| Compare and Contrast | an organizational approach where the author provides similarities and differences about two ideas |
| Main Idea | the central point of the passage |
| Table of Contents | a text feature found on a page before the start of a written work that lists chapter names or section titles along with their corresponding page numbers |
| Paraphrase | to express the meaning of a text in different words, often used in research writing |
| Organizational Structure | text structure can include cause/effect, problem/solution, main idea/details, and/or sequence |
| Sentence Stems | common sentence starters provided to students to use when generalizing, summarizing, or transitioning between ideas |
| K-W-L Chart | graphic organizer used throughout a unit that shows what students know (K), want to know (W), and learned (L) |
| Annotate | making notes in a text and questioning unfamiliar ideas while reading something new |
| Index | a catalogue list at the end of the text containing all of the topics discussed |
| Glossary | a list of important words to know along with their meanings |
| Summarize | to express the most important ideas about something in a clear and concise way |
| Denotation | a literal, dictionary meaning of a word |
| Subheading | a title for a smaller portion of text |
| Contextual Analysis | use of surrounding information in a text to help determine a word |
| Metacognition | the awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, enabling students to monitor, control, and reflect on their learning strategies and problem-solving techniques to enhance their cognitive abilities |
| Transition Words | phrases and words used to link sentences, paragraphs, and ideas together |
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