CAASPP ELA Vocab Grade 6 List 6

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a short account of the main points of a passage or presentation in 1 or 2 sentences.

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What is the purpose of support in a text?

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To strengthen an argument or position with evidence or additional information.

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What is the author's point of view in a literary text?

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Who is telling the story and what are their feelings about the characters and events.

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What does it mean to interpret a text?

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To decide what someone's writing or speaking means.

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What does the author's message refer to?

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The 'big idea' of the text—what the author wants the reader to learn or take away from reading the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central topic, subject, or message within a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions and behaviors in a story.

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What is a plot in literature?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.