Elements of Poetry Vocabulary
1. Poem- a collection of words written to inspire ideas, imagination, or emotion
2. Stanza- a group of lines in a poem
3. Line- a single row of words in a poem
4. rhyme- words that have the same ending sounds
5. meter- the number and style of accented syllables in a line
6. rhythm- the beat, sound and feel of a poem
7. theme- the truth, lesson, or message of the poem about life
8. mood- the feeling the poet is trying to convey
ELA Figurative Language vocabulary
1. simile- a comparison using like or as
2. metaphor- a comparison that does not use like or as
3. idiom- phrases that mean something different than what the words actually say
4. hyperbole- exaggeration
5. personification- giving objects/animals human qualities
6. proverbs- words of wisdom expressed in a simple way
7. adage- a well-known proverb used for a long time
8. alliteration- the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of most words
ELA Non-fiction Text Features
Quiz Friday, Jan. 25th (This includes locating each feature--see the back of the vocab. list that the students were giv)
1. caption- the words next to a picture that explain what it is about
2. photograph- a picture made with a camera that shows how things look in real life
3. heading- tells the reader what the section of the article is about
4. italic print- slanted text that identifies a new or important word
5. graph- shows information in a visual way so that it could be understood by the reader
6. Table of contents- gives the heading and beginning page number of each section in a book
7. map-a picture that shows the location of a place
8. bold print- calls attention to new words
9. illustration- a hand-drawn picture
10. glossary- alphabetically lists important words and gives the definitions
11. index- alphabetically lists important words and page numbers where they occur
12. diagram- a drawing that shows the parts of something
ELA "Elements of Drama" Vocab.
1. Act- a large part of the play
2. antagonist- the character who causes problems for the main character
3. audience- the people watching the play
4. Cast of characters- the list of actors in the play
5. Costumes- the clothes the actors are wearing
6. dialogue- the words the actors speak
7. drama- the acting out of the play
8. narrator- the person who explains what is happening in the play
9. plot- the sequence of events
10. point-of-view- the perspective of the person telling the story
11. props- the objects used in a play
12. protagonist- the main character in the play
13. scene- a small part of the play
14. script- the play in written form
15. setting- the where and the when the play is happening
16. stage/set- where the acting occurs
17. Stage directions- tells the characters what to do
18. theme- the topic or main idea of the play; what the play is about
Social Studies "Ohio's Resources" Vocabulary
1. natural resources- materials such as forests, water, land, and minerals that occur in nature and can be used by humans.
2. Ohio River- Ohio's most important river that flows more than 450 miles, separating Ohio from Kentucky and West Virginia
3. mineral resources- natural resources like coal, salt, limestone, sandstone, sand, clay, and gypsum that Ohioans use in manufacturing
4. iron ore- a natural resource Ohioans use to make iron and steel products
5. forests- natural resources Ohioans use as a source of energy and to build houses
6. farming- an important occupation in Ohio that produces crops like soybeans and corn
7. fishing- an important occupation in Ohio that helped feed our nation as it was growing
8. manufacturing- producing goods in factories for less money than making them by hand
9. transportation- roads and canals used to make travel and shipping easier
Timelines Vocabulary (Quiz Tuesday, Oct. 23rd)
- Timeline- shows events arranged along a line in the order in which the events happened.
- chronological order- the order in which the events happened
- title- the part of the timeline that tells you its overall topic
- event- a description of what happened
- date- when an event happened
- BC or BCE- Before Common Era (Before Christ) (The period before AD 1 or CE)
- AD or CE- Common Era (The time period starting AD 1)
- decade- a period of 10 years
- century- a period of 100 years
- millenium- a period of 1,000 years
List #8 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
(Spelling quiz Thursday, April 4th; Vocabulary quiz Friday, April 5th)
1. savor- to appreciate the taste or smell of something
2. signify- to show or to make something known
3. ethics- rules based on what is right or wrong
4. possession- the act of having or owning something
5. conscious- aware of and responding to one's surroundings
List #7 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
(Quiz Friday, April 5th)
1. magnify- to enlarge in importance or size
2. remainder- the amount left over after subtracting
3. accuse- to be charged with crime or wrongdoing
4. scamper- to run quickly or playfully
5. contract- an agreement that is supported by the law
List #6 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
(Quiz Friday, March 22nd over vocabulary--spelling quiz Thursday)
1. splurge- to spend money extravagantly or wastefully
2. scald- to burn painfully, usually with liquid or steam
3. sympathy- the ability to share another's feelings
4. enthusiasm- a strong interest in something
5. authorized- having official permission
List #5 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, March 22nd over list #5 and #6 (Spelling quiz 3/21)
1. flinch- to move suddenly because you are afraid of being hurt
2. leery- a feeling of not trusting someone or something
3. income- the money received for work
4. expense- money needed to buy or do something
5. reduce- to make less in amount or size
List #4 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, March 8th over list #3 and #4
1. enforce- to make people obey or do what is required
2. initiate- to start something
3. quarrel- a disagreement
4. lethargic- the feeling of not having any energy
5. gorge- to consume a lot of food
List #3 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, March 8th over list #3 and #4 (Includes spelling!)
1. regret- to feel sad about something that has been done
2. crevice- a small opening
3. fabricate- to make something up
4. rugged- having a surface that is rough
5. contradict- to say the opposite
List #2 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Thursday, Feb. 14th over list #1 and #2 (Includes spelling!)
1. obligated- to make someone do something because of a law or rule
2. sketch- a drawing not done with detail
3. intricate- having many complex parts
4. converse- to engage in conversation
5. peer- a person that is the same age, group, or ability as another person
List #1 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Thursday, Feb. 14th over list #1 and #2 (DON'T Forget--the quiz includes synonyms, antonyms and using the words in a sentence!)
1. collide- to hit something with force
2. tactics- techniques used to achieve a goal
3. innovative- to introduce something new
4. preserve- to keep or save something from loss or injury
5. entice- to lure or tempt
Second 9 Weeks ELA Vocab.
List #8 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, Jan. 18th over list #7 and #8
1. forfeit- to lose or give up
2. deny- to say that something is not true
3. tangible- able to be touched
4. category- a group of people or things that are similar in some way
5. tolerate- to put up with
List #7 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz next Friday, Jan. 18th including list #8 (spelling also)
1. pout- to show that you are unhappy by sticking out your lip
2. feasible- possible to do
3. fortune- a large amount of money
4. horizontal- parallel to the horizon or side to side
5. vertical- going straight up and down
List #6 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz (including spelling) on Thursday, Dec. 20th
1. nag- to annoy someone by repeatedly asking them to do something
3. vain- to be too proud of your looks or abilities
4. modest- having a limited and not overly high opinion of your looks or abilities
5. declare- to make something known
List #5 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz next THURSDAY, Dec. 20th for #5 and #6 words (students will also have a spelling quiz that day over these words)
1. obstacle- something that is in the way or makes it hard to do something
2. equivalent- having the same value, use or meaning
3. phrase- a group of words that do not form a complete sentence
4. deceive- to make someone believe something that is not true
5. rely- to have confidence in
List #4 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, Dec. 7th over list #3 and #4 (Including the spelling of each word)
1. accelerate- to cause something to move faster
2. lather- small bubbles formed on a liquid
3. morsel- a small piece of food
4. opponent- someone who takes a position opposite another in a competition
5. novice- someone who is new to something and does not have experience
List #3 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz NEXT Friday, Dec. 7 over list #3 and #4 (Includes spelling)
1. commotion- noisy excitement and confusion
2. unison- exact agreement
4. reluctant- showing doubt or unwillingness
5. abbreviate- to make shorter
List #2 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, Nov. 16th. List #1 and #2 will be covered.
2. adhesive- a substance used to stick things together
3. detest- to strongly dislike
5. relevant- having to do with the matter at hand
List #1 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz Friday, November 16th (will include this week and next week's words)
1. ponder- to consider carefully
2. valid- based on the truth
3. improbable- unlikely to be true or to happen
4. mortified- to be greatly embarrassed
List #8 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz over list #7 and #8 Friday, Nov. 2nd
1. tremble- to shake uncontrollably
2. hazy- partly hidden or darkened
3. insecure- not confident
4. constantly- happening over and over
5. practical- capable of being put to use
List #7 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz over list #7 and #8 Friday, Nov. 2nd
1. consequence- the result or outcome of an action
2. alternate- to take turns
3. capacity- the ability to hold or contain
4. eliminate- to get rid of
5. obtain- to gain something
List #6 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz over list #5 and #6 Friday, Oct. 19th
2. consist- to be made up of
3. draft- to put into written form
4. exceed-to be greater than or go above the limits
List #5 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz over Unit 5 and 6 words Friday, Oct. 19th
1. distribute: to divide between several or many
2. assortment: a collection of different things or persons
3. sequence: the order in which things happen
4. circular: having the form of a circle
5. queasy: feeling sick to your stomach
List #4 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
Quiz over Unit 3 and Unit 4 words this Friday, Oct. 5th
1. flexible- easily changed
2. recent- a time that was not long ago
3. peculiar- different from the usual or normal
4. mob- a large rowdy crowd
5. contemplate- to consider with careful thought
List #3 ELA "Weekly Vocabulary"
1. previous- going before
2. frequent- happening often
3. assumption- the belief that something is true
4. annual- occurring once per year
5. indicate- to point out
