Glossary: Terms Starting with E
46 definitions in English & Language Arts with links to the lessons that teach each word.
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All terms starting with E
edit
EnglishFrom Grade 1
fix mistakes
Learn it in: Revising simple sentences (Grade 1), Editing spelling and punctuation (Grade 2), Punctuation and editing (Grade 3)
editing
EnglishFrom Grade 6
improving a draft for clarity, style and accuracy
Learn it in: Editing for clarity and style (Grade 6)
effect
EnglishFrom Grade 3
what happens as a result
Learn it in: Cause and effect (Grade 3), Cause and effect (Grade 4), Personification (Grade 4)
either/or thinking
EnglishFrom Grade 6
pretending there are only two options
Learn it in: Evaluating reasoning (Grade 6)
elaborate
EnglishFrom Grade 3
to add more detail
Learn it in: Supporting details (Grade 3), Supporting evidence (Grade 5)
emotive language
EnglishFrom Grade 6
words chosen to stir feelings
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
encyclopedia
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a book of facts about many topics
Learn it in: Reference materials (Grade 3)
end
EnglishFrom Grade 1
the last part
Learn it in: Identifying rhyming words (Grade 1), Consonant blends (Grade 1), Beginning, middle, and end (Grade 1)
end mark
EnglishFrom Grade 1
a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark
Learn it in: Words and sentences (Grade 1), Writing complete sentences (Grade 1), Complete sentences (Grade 2)
ending
EnglishFrom Grade 1
the last part
Learn it in: Identifying ending sounds (Grade 1), Inflectional endings (Grade 2), Decoding longer words (Grade 2)
ending blend
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a blend at the end, like nd in hand
Learn it in: Reviewing consonant blends (Grade 2)
endorsement
EnglishFrom Grade 6
support from a famous or trusted person
Learn it in: Persuasive techniques (Grade 6)
entertain
EnglishFrom Grade 4
to amuse or interest the reader
Learn it in: Author’s purpose (Grade 4), Author’s purpose (Grade 5), Author’s purpose (Grade 6)
entry
EnglishFrom Grade 2
one word and its meaning
Learn it in: Dictionary introduction (Grade 2), Dictionary and thesaurus skills (Grade 4), Multiple-meaning words (Grade 6)
essay
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a piece of writing on one topic in several paragraphs
Learn it in: Essay structure (Grade 5), Essay organisation (Grade 6)
essential
EnglishFrom Grade 4
very important and needed
Learn it in: Listening for essential information (Grade 4)
etymology
EnglishFrom Grade 5
the study of word origins
Learn it in: Word origins (Grade 5), Word origins (Grade 6)
evaluate
EnglishFrom Grade 4
to judge how good or reliable something is
Learn it in: Evaluating spoken information (Grade 4), Evaluating explanations (Grade 5), Academic vocabulary (Grade 6)
event
EnglishFrom Grade 1
something that happens
Learn it in: Understanding story events (Grade 1), Story sequencing (Grade 2), Setting and plot (Grade 3)
evidence
EnglishFrom Grade 1
proof from the text
Learn it in: Answering basic comprehension questions (Grade 1), Supporting details (Grade 2), Predictions (Grade 2)
exaggerate
EnglishFrom Grade 4
to make something sound bigger or better than it is
Learn it in: Evaluating spoken information (Grade 4)
example
EnglishFrom Grade 2
one case that shows something
Learn it in: Supporting details (Grade 2), Supporting details (Grade 2), Supporting details (Grade 3)
example clue
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a clue that gives an example
Learn it in: Context clues (Grade 3), Contextual meaning (Grade 4)
exclamation
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a sentence that shows strong feeling
Learn it in: Sentence types (Grade 2)
exclamation mark
EnglishFrom Grade 3
the mark ! that shows strong feeling
Learn it in: Punctuation and expression (Grade 3)
experience
EnglishFrom Grade 1
something that happened to you
Learn it in: Connecting stories to experiences (Grade 1), Writing personal experiences (Grade 1), Presenting personal experiences (Grade 1)
expert
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a person with special knowledge
Learn it in: Source reliability (Grade 4), Supporting evidence (Grade 5)
expert testimony
EnglishFrom Grade 6
a statement from a specialist in the field
Learn it in: Evidence and opinion (Grade 6)
explain
EnglishFrom Grade 2
tell how or why in a clear way
Learn it in: Giving clear explanations (Grade 2), Academic vocabulary (Grade 2), Explaining information (Grade 3)
explanation
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a text that tells how or why
Learn it in: Simple explanations (Grade 2), Evaluating explanations (Grade 5)
exposition
EnglishFrom Grade 4
the start that shows characters and setting
Learn it in: Plot structure (Grade 4), Plot and narrative structure (Grade 6)
expression
EnglishFrom Grade 1
using your voice to show feeling
Learn it in: Reading with phrasing (Grade 1), Acting out stories (Grade 1), Reading with expression (Grade 2)
extended metaphor
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a metaphor carried through several lines
Learn it in: Figurative language (Grade 5), Figurative language (Grade 6)
external conflict
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a struggle with another person or force
Learn it in: Conflict and resolution (Grade 5), Conflict (Grade 6)
eye contact
EnglishFrom Grade 2
looking at your audience
Learn it in: Short presentations (Grade 2), Oral presentations (Grade 2), Presentations (Grade 3)
eyewitness
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a person who saw an event
Learn it in: Primary and secondary sources (Grade 4)