Smarter Balance Academic Vocabulary

What is the definition of "Accurate Information"?

• Information that is correct based on facts.

• Information that is always incorrect.

• Information that is based on opinions.

• Information that is outdated.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the term "Acknowledge Opposing Viewpoint" mean?

• Ignoring arguments that disagree with your own.

• Recognizing and responding to arguments that disagree with your own.

• Agreeing with all viewpoints.

• Changing your viewpoint to match others.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is an "Affix"?

• A prefix or suffix added to a word to change its meaning.

• A word with the opposite meaning.

• A type of punctuation.

• A synonym for a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of "Antonym"?

• A word with the opposite meaning.

• A word with the same meaning.

• A word that rhymes.

• A word that is a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is an "Argumentative Essay"?

• Writing that presents a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence.

• A story about a personal experience.

• A poem with a specific rhyme scheme.

• A list of unrelated facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Who is the "Audience" in writing?

• The people the writer is trying to reach.

• The characters in the story.

• The author of the text.

• The editor of the book.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the "Author’s Intent"?

• The reason the author writes something and what they want to express.

• The number of pages in the book.

• The title of the book.

• The genre of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a "Blog"?

• An online journal or informational website.

• A printed newspaper.

• A type of novel.

• A television show.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does "Capitalization" refer to?

• Using uppercase letters correctly in writing.

• Writing in cursive.

• Using punctuation marks.

• Writing in a foreign language.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the "Central Idea" of a text?

• The main point or message of a text.

• The first sentence of a paragraph.

• The title of the book.

• The author's name.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D