ICLA 2 Word Scramble

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Term	Definition
After reading strategies	Readers reflect on, evaluate, and integrate new information after reading. Activities include summarizing and retelling.
Activating prior knowledge	Connecting what is already known to new content by previewing text and setting learning goals.
Anticipation guide	List of statements on a topic that students agree or disagree with before reading.
Annotating Text	A systematic summary of a text with key information added for understanding.
Antonym	Words that are opposite or nearly opposite in meaning.
Argumentative Text	Text that takes a position on an issue and supports it with reasons and evidence.
Background Knowledge	Information known before reading that relates to the text's theme, content, or topic.
Basal Reader	A series of leveled readers and materials used from early to sixth-grade reading instruction.
Before Reading Strategies	Activities like surveying text and predicting content to prepare for reading.
Brainstorming	Group discussion to generate ideas or solve problems.
Choral Reading	Students read aloud together in unison with a teacher or fluent reader.
Close Reading	Careful text analysis through rereading and answering text-based questions.
Comprehension	Understanding meaning by interacting with text through reading.
Comprehension Strategies	Planned actions readers use to understand and remember text.
Concept Maps / Concept Sorts	Graphic organizers showing how word meanings relate.
Connections	Making text-to-text, text-to-self, or text-to-world associations.
Connotative meaning	Emotional or implied meaning associated with a word.
Content Literacy	Reading, understanding, and producing writing specific to academic content areas.
Conventions	Correct use of grammar, spelling, and mechanics in writing.
Denotative meaning	The literal or dictionary meaning of a word.
Differentiated Instruction	Adapting teaching methods to meet different student learning needs.
Disciplinary Literacy	Using literacy practices specific to academic subjects like science or history.
During Reading Strategies	Strategies like think-alouds used while reading to support understanding.
Etymology	The study of word origins and historical development of meaning.
Expository text	Informational text that communicates facts about the natural or social world.
Expressive vocabulary	Words used in speaking and writing.
Fiction	Narrative text with imaginary characters, events, or places.
Figurative language	Creative expressions like similes or metaphors that convey ideas in unique ways.
Fluency	Reading text accurately, with proper speed and expression.
Genre	Categories of literature defined by shared conventions, such as poetry or fiction.
Grammar	The system of rules for structuring language.
Graphic novels	Books combining illustrations and text to tell a full-length story.
Graphic organizer	Visual tools like maps and webs that help students organize and retain information.
Guided reading	Teacher-supported reading in small groups with similar reading levels.
Homonym	Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Homograph	Words spelled the same but pronounced differently with different meanings.
Homophone	Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
Idaho Content Standards for English Language Arts (ICS for ELA)	What Idaho students should know and do in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language.
Idiom	An expression whose meaning differs from the literal meanings of the individual words.
Inferences	Conclusions based on both text information and prior knowledge.
Inferential Questions	Questions where the answer is implied in the text but not directly stated.
Informational Text	Nonfiction text meant to inform, including argument, description, exposition, and narration.
Interactive Read-Aloud	Teacher reads aloud to students, modeling fluency and encouraging participation and discussion.
KWL	A strategy where students identify what they Know, Want to know, and have Learned.
Lexile	A framework for measuring text complexity and student reading ability.
Literal Questioning	Questions with answers found directly in the text.
Literature Circles	Student-led group discussions of a shared text with assigned roles or perspectives.
Literacy	The ability to read, write, speak, and listen effectively.
Main Idea	The central concept or message in a text.
Mechanics	Rules for written language, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Metacognition	Awareness and control of one’s own thinking and learning processes.
Metacognitive Strategies	Strategies used to monitor and improve understanding during reading.
Metaphor	A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as."
Morpheme	The smallest unit of language with meaning.
Morphemic or Morphological Analysis	Studying word parts like roots and affixes to determine meaning.
Multimodal Texts	Texts that combine visuals, written words, and layout to communicate meaning.
Narrative Text	Text that tells a story or gives an account of something.
New Literacies	Modern forms of media like blogs, texts, and videos used to communicate.
Nonfiction	Text based on real people, events, or facts.
Organization	The internal structure and logical flow of writing.
Prediction	Using prior knowledge and context to anticipate upcoming content.
Presentation	The visual layout and appearance of a written piece.
Prior Knowledge	What students already know that supports understanding new content.
Preview	Looking over material before reading to get an overview of the topic.
Prosody	Reading with expression, proper pace, and intonation.
Question-Answer Relationship (QAR)	Strategy that helps students identify question types and sources of answers. Teaches students how to locate answers.
Readability	Level of difficulty in a text, often determined by formulas.
Readability Levels: Independent, Instructional, and Frustration	Independent: 95–100% accuracy. Instructional: 90–94%. Frustration: below 90%.
Reader's Workshop	A model with a mini-lesson, independent reading, and group reflection.
Reading Rate	Speed of reading, measured in words per minute.
Receptive Vocabulary	Words students understand when heard or read.
Reciprocal Teaching	An activity where students and teachers take turns modeling reading strategies.
Retell	Oral or written reconstruction of what was read.
Scaffolding	Support from a more experienced individual to help a learner perform a task.
Schema/Schemata	Stored mental frameworks that help organize and interpret information.
Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA)	A strategy for comparing attributes of related concepts.
Semantic web/map/organizer	Visual tools showing relationships between concepts.
Semantics	The study of word meaning and language interpretation.
Sentence Fluency	The rhythm and flow of writing when read aloud.
Shared Reading	Teacher and students read together with support and modeling.
Simile	A comparison using the words "like" or "as."
Socratic Seminar	Text-based discussion where students engage with open-ended questions and one another's ideas.
Story Grammar	Structure of a story’s elements such as setting, character, and plot.
Strategic Reading	Actively engaging with text using learned strategies and prior knowledge.
Structural Analysis	Identifying roots and affixes to determine word meaning.
Summarization	Concise restatement of main points from a text.
Synonym	Words that have similar or nearly identical meanings.
Syntax	Rules for word order and sentence structure.
Synthesis	Combining information from multiple sources.
Text Complexity	The comprehension demands of a text based on its features and reader factors.
Text Structure	How a text is organized, such as chronological or cause-effect.
Think-Aloud	Verbalizing thought processes while reading or writing.
Tier 1 Vocabulary	Everyday words familiar to most students and usually learned through conversation.
Tier 2 Vocabulary	High-utility academic words found across content areas, often learned through print.
Tier 3 Vocabulary	Subject-specific terms used mainly in academic disciplines.
Trade Book	Books intended for general reading, not textbooks.
Text Sets	Collections of books at different levels on the same topic.
Visualizing	Creating mental images while reading or listening.
Vocabulary Development	Exercises and strategies to expand word knowledge.
Voice	The personal tone and style of the writer.
Word Choice	Intentional use of precise and vivid language.
Word Family	Words that share a root or phonetic pattern.
Directed Reading-Thinking Activity (DRTA)	A guided reading strategy that teaches students to make predictions, read purposefully, and verify or adjust their thinking while reading. Teaches students to predict and reflect on their predictions.
Gallery Walk	Students rotate around the room to view and respond to texts, visuals, or prompts. This strategy promotes discussion, critical thinking, and synthesis of information across multiple sources.
Jigsaw	Students become “experts” on one section of a text, then share their learning with peers in mixed groups. This supports comprehension, collaboration, and accountability.
Reader’s Theater	Students rehearse and perform a script adapted from literature. Focus is on expressive reading, fluency, and comprehension—not memorization.
RAFT	A writing strategy that encourages students to consider four key elements: Role of the writer, Audience, Format, and Topic. This strategy promotes creative expression, purpose, and perspective.
Co-constructing Anchor Charts	A collaborative process where teachers and students work together to create visual representations of concepts or strategies. This interactive process helps students internalize learning and contributes to a shared understanding of content or skills.
Frayer Model	A graphic organizer used to teach new vocabulary by requiring students to define a term, list its characteristics, provide examples, and give non-examples. This model supports deep understanding of vocabulary.

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