Academic Literacy and Secondary Readiness: Glossary
17 words, listed in the order you meet them in Courseversity lessons.
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Grade 6
annotate
From Grade 6
to add notes in the margin or on the text
Learn it in: Independent reading strategies (Grade 6)
consolidate
From Grade 6
to strengthen and make secure
Learn it in: Academic vocabulary review (Grade 6)
author’s approach
From Grade 6
how the author handles the subject
Learn it in: Complex informational texts (Grade 6)
key term
From Grade 6
an important word for understanding the topic
Learn it in: Complex informational texts (Grade 6)
text feature
From Grade 6
a part like a heading, caption or glossary
Learn it in: Complex informational texts (Grade 6)
PEEL
From Grade 6
Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link: a paragraph pattern
Learn it in: Structured essays (Grade 6)
research-based writing
From Grade 6
writing that uses evidence from sources
Learn it in: Research-based writing (Grade 6)
revision
From Grade 6
improving ideas, structure and language
Learn it in: Research-based writing (Grade 6)
assumption
From Grade 6
something taken for granted without proof
Learn it in: Critical thinking (Grade 6)
critical thinking
From Grade 6
careful, reasoned judgement of information
Learn it in: Critical thinking (Grade 6)
independent learning
From Grade 6
taking responsibility for your own learning
Learn it in: Independent learning (Grade 6)
resource
From Grade 6
something that helps you learn, such as a book or website
Learn it in: Independent learning (Grade 6)
self-regulation
From Grade 6
managing your own focus and effort
Learn it in: Independent learning (Grade 6)
readiness
From Grade 6
being prepared for what comes next
Learn it in: Final Grade 6 literacy assessment (Grade 6)