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Vocabulary Unit#2
Vocabulary words
21
Language - English
6th Grade
10/04/2013

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cause
Definition
an organizational pattern writers use
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effect
Definition
what happens as a result of the cause
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clarify
Definition
to make something less confusing and easier to comprehend
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define
Definition
to tell the meaning of a word or phrase
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element
Definition
part of something
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evaluate
Definition
decide on the value of something after studying it
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format
Definition
the organization of text, includes bolding, italicizing, underlining, headings, title, etc.
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inferences
Definition
a conclusion that makes sense because it is supported by facts or experiences
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plagiarism
Definition
using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author as one's own work
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quotation
Definition
what someone says in a text
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textual evidence
Definition
facts or statements taken from a text
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capitalization
Definition
making the first letter upper case
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chapter
Definition
parts of a longer book
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collaborate
Definition
work together
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deadlines
Definition
time when something must be turned in
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informative text
Definition
text that is meant to add to the reader's knowledge about a subject
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literature
Definition
written works
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memoir
Definition
a piece of writing that details a person's life and experiences. A form of biography
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nonfiction
Definition
writing based on facts
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paraphrase
Definition
saying something again by using your own words
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transitions
Definition
words and phrases that link ideas or images in a piece of writing
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