1. Word of the Week!

2. Elaborate -
Verb:
To add details, to expand.

3. Argument -
Noun:
A discussion involving a different point of view.

4. focus -
Noun:
A central point as of attraction, attention or activity.

5. structure -
Noun:
The relationship or organization of the parts of a work of literature.

6. Verb:
To know or show that there is a difference between certain things.
distinguish -

7. Verb:
to give or provide the meaning of; explain; .
Interpret -

8. Noun:
the persons reached by a book. .
Audience -

9. Noun:
The unifying element of a text – “what the main focus of the text is. .
Central idea -

10. Verb:
. to judge or determine the significance .
evaluate-

11. Verb:
to communicate;make known .
convey-

12. Verb:
to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, possible results, etc.
analyze-

13. Evidence- Noun: something that makes plain or clear. .
Ex.- Site text evidence to support your answer. .
Evidence-

14. Noun: parts of a story: character, setting, plot, theme, point of view.
Ex.- How do recognizing story elements help you understand the story?.
Story elements-

15. Theme- Noun:the main subject or idea of something. .
Ex.- What is the theme of the story?.
Theme-

16. Figurative language Noun:
Language that cannot be taken literally since it is written to create a special feeling or effect.
Idioms, similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration .
Figurative language