Scholastic Vocabulary Words Associated with Textbooks

Unlike a novel, a textbook has mostly _________________________ writing.

• statement

• excerpt

• expository

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Each paragraph has a _________________________ that contains the main idea.

• acronym

• statement

• examine

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

A good reader often _________________________ a passage in his or her own words.

• rephrases

• examines

• contrasts

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

It is also helpful to _________________________ the visuals on the page.

• cite

• acquire

• examine

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Ella finds it useful to check the _________________________ for the meaning of

unfamiliar words.

• glossary

• statement

• acronym

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Sometimes a text will _________________________ two events or ideas.

• excerpt

• contrast

• cite

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

A textbook may also include _________________________ from other books.

• expositories

• glossaries

• excerpts

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

In his science book, Cal learned that laser is an _________________________ for “light

amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.”

• acronym

• glossary

• statement

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Seth’s social studies book has _________________________ several authorities on the

westward movement.

• rephrased

• acquired

• cited

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Bev _________________________ a lot of information from studying her textbook.

• acquired

• rephrased

• cited

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D