CAASPP ELA Vocab Grade 6 List 10

Front

What does the term 'characters' interaction' refer to in a story?

Back

The way characters relate to other characters in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a 'multi-paragraph essay'?

Back

A piece of writing containing more than one paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a 'claim' in the context of writing?

Back

A clear, focused, and debatable statement or argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'topic' in the context of writing?

Back

The subject of the writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the purpose of creating a 'mental picture' while reading?

Back

To help you remember what you read.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

What is a 'theme' in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does 'context' mean in writing?

Back

The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is a 'thesis statement'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What does 'audience' refer to in writing?

Back

The group of readers or viewers that the writer is addressing.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is 'figurative language'?

Back

Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4