8th ELA Vocab

Define: annotate

• To translate a text into another language.
• To summarize a text or diagram.
• To add notes or comments to a text or diagram.
• To remove notes or comments from a text or diagram.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Define: annotation

• A note or comment added to a text or diagram for explanation or context.
• A summary of a text or diagram.
• A type of graphic design element.
• A method of data storage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define: incidents

• planned events for improvement

• positive occurrences

• things that happen; events

• scheduled maintenance activities

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define: reveal

• to hide or conceal

• to summarize or condense

• to confuse or mislead

• to show; uncover

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Define: aspects

• overall summary of a topic

• unrelated concept or idea

• single feature of a subject

• • parts or elements of something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Define: prompt

• a type of computer program

• a question that students answer in writing

• a synonym for a command

• a form of written communication

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Define: dialogue

• a form of visual art

• a conversation between two or more people or between characters in a novel, film, or play

• a monologue performed by one person

• a type of written document

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Define the Word: figurative language

• a type of literal expression.

• words and phrases that are used to mean something different from their literal meanings

• the use of only simple words.

• a scientific term for language used in math.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Define the word: stamina

• Stamina refers to the speed of a person during a race.
• Stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
• Stamina is a type of energy drink used by athletes.
• Stamina is the ability to memorize large amounts of information quickly.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define the Word: analogy

• A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification.
• A synonym for metaphor.
• A scientific method for conducting experiments.
• A type of literary device used in poetry.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D