NWEA Reading Vocab #1

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Analogy: A puzzle figuring out how two things are similar (e.g., socks:feet as gloves:?)

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A puzzle figuring out how two things are similar (e.g., socks:feet as gloves:?)

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Definition of Argue?

Back

To give reasons for or against something; to say or write things to change someone's opinion about what is true or should be done.

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What is a Caption?

Back

Words under a picture or diagram describing what is shown.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a Chart?

Back

Information in the form of a table or diagram.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Climax: The turning point of a story, often the most exciting part, usually near the end.

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The turning point of the story, often the most exciting and important part, usually near the end.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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Compare: To look at two things closely and see how they are alike.

Back

To look at two things closely and see how they are alike.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Contrast means figuring out how things are different.

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To figure out how things are different.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Description: A statement that tells how something or someone looks, sounds, etc.

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A statement that tells you how something or someone looks, sounds, etc. Words that describe something or someone.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does 'Develop' mean?

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To make an idea, argument, theory, etc. easier to understand by adding details/descriptions.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What is Drama?

Back

A piece of writing that tells a story and is performed on a stage.