ACAP ELA

Front

What is an inference?

Back

A conclusion based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What does 'predict' mean?

Back

To tell or imagine what will happen next.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

Front

What does 'infer' mean?

Back

To draw a conclusion based on the information given or to 'read between the lines'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

Front

What does 'characterize' mean?

Back

To explain how someone's actions and words describe them.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To provide a clear argument or position that the writer will support throughout the essay.

Front

What is the difference between 'predict' and 'infer'?

Back

'Predict' is to guess what will happen next, while 'infer' is to draw conclusions based on evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information that supports or explains the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.6.2