1. Words commonly found in the PARCC Words from Rutgers-PARCC powerpoint Information & Pictures from various websites Sandy Rocco 2015

2. “In the passage, the author creates a vivid setting. Think about the details the author used to develop the setting.”

3. It’s just words!!!!

5. compare Definition: examine to find similarities (likenesses) amongst two or more things Sentence: Compare how the plot of each story is similar. COMPARE

6. contrast Definition: examine to find differences amongst two or more things Sentence: Contrast the 2 different articles. CONTRAST

7. phrase Definition: a group of related words Sentence: Which phrase best supports your answer?

8. describe Definition: to provide a representation of something using its features and characteristics Sentence: Which sentence best describes the central idea?

9. context Definition: clues (often the surrounding words/sentences) that help determine an answer Sentence: Which sentence best describes the central idea?

10. identify Definition: to pick something out using individual features or characteristics Sentence: Identify the main character of the story.

11. story, selection, text or passage Definition: the series of events (plot) told in a novel or poem, etc. Sentence: Continue the story.

12. demonstrate Definition: to show or prove something using examples Sentence: Which statement best demonstrates the character’s feelings?

13. determine Definition: to decide or conclude using evidence or facts Sentence: Determine the theme of the story.

14. explain Definition: to answer a question using evidence or facts Sentence: Explain the meaning of the bolded word.

15. support, proof, textual evidence Definition: to back up your answer with evidence Sentence: Which statement best supports the main idea?

16. details Definition: pieces of information that tell more or support Sentence: Which details are important to include in your summary?

17. develop, elaborate Definition: to create or expand Sentence: Select one theme that is developed in both texts.

18. narrative Definition: a true or fictional story Sentence: Write a personal narrative about a time you were scared.

19. expository Definition: text based on fact Sentence: Write an expository passage about the article you just read.

20. persuasive Definition: text meant to convince the reader Sentence: Write a persuasive letter to your principal about your stance on homework.

21. central or main idea Definition: the key or most important point made in a text Sentence: Which sentence states the central idea of the passage?

22. theme Definition: a message about life the author wants you to know Sentence: What is the main theme of the story?

23. express Definition: to say or write in a clear way. Sentence: Which statement best the expresses the main idea?

24. infer Definition: a conclusion based on clues given Sentence: What can you infer about the character using his/her behaviors?

25. summarize Definition: to tell the main points in a clear way Sentence: Which statement best summarizes the speaker’s feelings?

26. evidence Definition: Facts that prove of support Sentence: Use evidence to support your answer.

27. structure Definition: the way a text is organized or put together Sentence: How does the author structure the article’s information?

28. narrator Definition: the person or character telling the story Sentence: How does the narrator’s attitude change from beginning to end?

29. contribute Definition: to help bring about Sentence: How does the first paragraph contribute to the setting?

30. “In the passage, the author creates a vivid setting. Think about the details the author used to develop the setting.” Piece of cake!!!! I GET IT!!! They want me to talk about how the author create a “picture” in my mind of the setting using examples form the story.