ACAP ELA

Front

What does 'discuss' mean?

Back

To consider the pros and cons of an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Front

What does 'predict' mean?

Back

To tell or imagine what will happen next.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The main idea or meaning being explored in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Choose whether their, there, or they're is correct for the sentence: _____________ all going to the park on Saturday.

Back

they're

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence that is missing either its subject or main verb.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

What does 'analyze' mean?

Back

To examine in detail or break apart to study the pieces.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.L.4.5A

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.L.4.5A

Front

What does 'summarize' mean?

Back

To sum it up or give the short version.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2