4th Grade

summary

A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.

fact

A statement that can be proved.

opinion

A belief or view about something, can't be proven

infer

An educated guess, based on clues

adjectives

Describing words

compare

Show how things are similar or alike

contrast

Find differences

transition

A word or phrase that links one idea to the next and carries the reader from sentence to sentence, paragraph to paragraph

voice

A writer's unique use of language that allows a reader to perceive a human personality in his or her writing.

plot

Sequence of events in a story

visuals

photos, graphics

engaging

interesting or pleasant in a way that attracts attention

bibliography

A document showing all the sources used to research information.

accurate

correct

persuade

convince