Review of ELA Unit Flashcards
Learn the difference between the connotative and denotative meaning of words
What is the connotative meaning of a word?
The emotional and cultural response to a word
What is the denotative meaning of a word?
The dictionary definition of a word
Which of the following words have a positive connotation?
Interested, nosy, loud, different, old, unique, vintage
Interested, unique, vintage
Which of the following words have a negative connotation?
Interested, nosy, loud, different, old, unique, vintage
nosy, loud, different, old
What is an inference?
A conclusion made by using evidence and reasoning
What you read + what you know = Inference
What are other words that mean inference?
conclusion, summary, guess, assumption, reasoning, deduction
What is annotation?
A note or comment added to a text to show your thinking while reading
Why is annotation useful while reading?
It helps to put our ideas down on paper so that we can remember the important details easier.
When do we annotate?
During reading!
When do we predict?
Before reading!
When do we question?
During reading!
When do we clarify?
During reading!
When do we summarize/retell?
After reading or During reading
What is our Prior Knowledge?
The things that we already know about a specific topic
What is a purpose question?
A question you hope to answer during or after you finish reading. A purpose question gives you a goal to achieve.
