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Grade 8 ELA ISAT Terms
Grade 8 ELA ISAT Terms
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Establish a Claim
: To present and support a statement that you believe is true.
True
False
2
Root Word
: The basic part of a word that gives it meaning.
True
False
3
Capitalization
Using uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
The rules of language, such as grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
A part of a sentence that has a subject and a verb.
4
Author’s Purpose
: The reason for writing (to inform, persuade, entertain, etc.).
False
True
5
Author’s Point of View
: The perspective or opinion of the writer on a topic.
True
False
6
Sensory Details/Language
: Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).
True
False
7
Develop Ideas (Evidence)/Elaboration
: To expand on ideas with details or explanations.
False
True
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Justify
: To provide reasons or evidence to support an idea.
False
True
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Theme
: The main idea or message of a story.
False
True
10
Trustworthy Source(s)
: Reliable and credible information sources.
True
False
11
Resolve/Resolution
: To find a solution to a problem or conflict.
False
True
12
Reference Sources
: Materials or texts that provide information or evidence.
False
True
13
Conflict/Tension
: A struggle or problem in a story that creates suspense or challenge.
True
False
14
Precise
Exact and accurate language.
Brief and to the point.
15
Infer
Provide reasons/evidence
to draw a conclusion based on clues or evidence
Words that have more than one meaning
16
The way a text is organized, showing relationships between ideas.
Visualize
Outline
Summarize
Text Structure
17
Compare
A way to show similarities and differences between two or more things.
To show how things are alike.
To show how things are different.
18
Analysis
The process of breaking something down to understand it better.
A rough version of writing that can be revised later.
An argument that opposes the main argument.
A small part taken from a larger piece of writing.
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A blog is a credible source.
True
False
20
Tone
: The attitude or feeling expressed in writing.
True
False
21
Logical/Sequence of Events is in random order.
False
True
22
To recognize or accept that something is true.
Counterclaim
Accept
Acknowledge
Audience
23
Point of View/Viewpoint
: The perspective from which a story is told or an opinion is expressed.
True
False
24
Phrases
: Groups of words that always form a complete sentence.
True
False
25
Relevant
Related or important to the topic.
Not related or important to the topic.
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Counterargument is also...
The claim
The same as the claim
Called a counterclaim
something that goes AGAINST the claim
27
Argumentative Text/Essay
: A writing piece that presents arguments about a topic.
True
False
28
Shift in Narrator’s Perspective/Point of View
: A change in the way the story is told or the viewpoint of the narrator.
False
True
29
Claim
: A statement that someone makes, which they believe is true.
True
False
30
Words or phrases that help connect ideas and guide readers through writing.
Theme
Topic
Tone
Transition Words/Phrases
31
Draft
: A rough version of writing that can be revised later.
False
True
32
Author’s Message
: The main idea or lesson that the writer wants to share.
False
True
33
A counterclaim goes against your main argument
True
False
34
A scene that takes the story back in time to show past events.
Key Events
Introduction
Background
Flashback
35
Controlling Idea/Thesis
: The main point or argument of an essay that guides the writing.
False
True
36
Heading
: A title or label for a section of writing.
True
False
37
Paraphrase/Paraphrasing
: To restate something in your own words.
False
True
38
Punctuation
Semi Colon
Periods
Exclamation Marks
Commas
39
Accuracy of Information is
How correct and reliable the information is.
False
True
40
Audience
: The group of people that a writer is trying to reach with their writing.
True
False
41
Integrate Information/Ideas
: To combine different pieces of information or ideas together.
False
True
42
Concise
Exact and accurate language.
Brief and to the point.
43
Concrete Details/Words/Phrases/Language
: Specific examples or descriptions that make writing clear and vivid.
True
False
44
Information that is correct and true.
Affix
Audience
Author's intent
Accurate
45
Contradict
: To say something that is the SAME of what someone else has said.
True
False
46
Central Idea
: The main point or focus of a text.
True
False
47
Edit
: To make changes or corrections to a piece of writing.
True
False
48
Using a THINKING MAP is a good way to pre-write to organize thoughts.
True
False
49
To give a brief statement of the main points.
Summarize
Paraphrase
50
Characters’ Relationships
The connections between characters.
How characters communicate or relate to each other.
What a character does in a story.
51
Plot
: The main events that happen in a story.
False
True
52
irrelevant
Not related or important to the topic.
Related or important to the topic.
53
Information or facts that support a claim or argument.
Evidence
Facts
Focus
Integrate
54
Character’s Action
:
What a character does in a story.
The connections between characters.
How characters communicate or relate to each other.
55
Contrast
To show how things are alike.
A way to show similarities and differences between two or more things.
To show how things are different.
56
Antonym
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
A word that has a similar meaning to another word.
57
Website
: A collection of web pages that provide information on a particular subject.
False
True
58
Stanza
: A group of lines in a poem.
False
True
59
Dialogue
: Conversation between two or more characters in a story.
False
True
60
Editorial
:
Part of the writing process
Making changes to spelling and grammar
An article expressing opinions or viewpoints on a specific issue.
61
Which are examples of
conventions
?
Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
62
Excerpt
: A LARGE part taken from a larger piece of writing.
False
True
63
Global Notes
: Notes that summarize ideas across different topics or subjects.
True
False
64
Narrative is writing that tells a story.
False
True
65
Characters’ Interaction
:
What a character does in a story.
How characters communicate or relate to each other.
The connections between characters.
66
Observation(s)
: Information gathered through seeing or noticing something.
False
True
67
Credible
: Believable and trustworthy.
False
True
68
It is important to address the opposing viewpoint in an argument
True
False
69
Information that is wrong or incorrect.
Authors POV
inaccurate
Accurate
Analysis
70
Time and Place in a story
Setting
Tone
Plot
71
Affix
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
The group of people that a writer is trying to reach with their writing.
Using uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
To attach or stick something to another thing.
72
Essay
: A LONG piece of writing on a particular subject.
True
False
73
Context
: The situation or background information surrounding an event or text.
False
True
74
The main idea or topic that writing centers around.
Motive
Focus
Justify
Key Events
75
Pre-Writing is the same as drafting.
True
False
76
Explanatory essay is the same as informative essay
False
True
77
Comparison
A way to show similarities and differences between two or more things.
To show how things are alike.
To show how things are different.
78
Author’s Intent
:
The group of people that a writer is trying to reach with their writing.
The reason why a writer creates a piece of writing.
79
Plagiarism/Plagiarize/Plagiarizing
: Using someone else's work or ideas, but giving them credit.
False
True
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Relationships
: Connections or associations between people or characters.
True
False
