Power Words Vocabulary

Front

What is a poem?

Back

A piece of writing that partakes of the nature of both speech and song, nearly always rhythmical and consists of lines and stanzas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does it mean if directions are explicit?

Back

It means the directions are clearly stated.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

True or False: A relationship is the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a reason?

Back

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What are quotes used for?

Back

They can be used to support inferences and are strong forms of evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a detail?

Back

A specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is an inference?

Back

A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a generalization?

Back

A broad statement or idea that applies to many examples.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D