Glossary: Terms Starting with T
56 definitions in English & Language Arts with links to the lessons that teach each word.
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All terms starting with T
table of contents
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a list of chapters with page numbers
Learn it in: Tables of contents (Grade 2), Locating information (Grade 4)
tail letter
EnglishFrom Grade 1
a letter that goes below the line, like g
Learn it in: Lowercase letters (Grade 1)
tall letter
EnglishFrom Grade 1
a letter that goes up high, like l
Learn it in: Lowercase letters (Grade 1)
target audience
EnglishFrom Grade 6
the group a message is designed for
Learn it in: Target audiences (Grade 6)
technical term
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a special word used in one subject
Learn it in: Technical vocabulary (Grade 5), Technical vocabulary (Grade 6)
technique
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a method used to influence people
Learn it in: Media messages (Grade 4), Literary analysis (Grade 6)
tense
EnglishFrom Grade 2
when something happens
Learn it in: Verbs and verb tenses (Grade 2), Verbs and tense (Grade 3), Verb tense consistency (Grade 4)
tension
EnglishFrom Grade 4
the feeling of worry about what will happen
Learn it in: Conflict and resolution (Grade 4), Pacing (Grade 5), Plot structure (Grade 6)
tentative
EnglishFrom Grade 5
not certain; open to change
Learn it in: Evidence-based conclusions (Grade 5)
text
EnglishFrom Grade 1
words that are written down
Learn it in: Reading connected texts (Grade 1), Text-based comprehension questions (Grade 2)
text feature
EnglishFrom Grade 6
a part like a heading, caption or glossary
Learn it in: Complex informational texts (Grade 6)
text structure
EnglishFrom Grade 4
the way a text is organised
Learn it in: Text structures (Grade 4), Text organisation (Grade 5), Text structure (Grade 6)
textual evidence
EnglishFrom Grade 4
details from the text that support your answer
Learn it in: Textual evidence (Grade 4), Textual evidence (Grade 5), Literary analysis (Grade 6)
th
EnglishFrom Grade 2
the digraph in this and thin
Learn it in: Reviewing consonant digraphs (Grade 2)
thematic paragraph
EnglishFrom Grade 6
a paragraph analysing a theme with evidence
Learn it in: Theme analysis (Grade 6)
theme
EnglishFrom Grade 3
the lesson or message of a story
Learn it in: Main idea and theme (Grade 3), International folktales (Grade 3), Themes (Grade 4)
thesaurus
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a book of synonyms
Learn it in: Synonyms (Grade 2), Synonyms and antonyms (Grade 3), Reference materials (Grade 3)
thesis
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a sentence that states the main point
Learn it in: Introductions (Grade 4), Opinion essays (Grade 4), Introductions (Grade 6)
thesis statement
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a sentence stating the main idea of an essay
Learn it in: Introductions (Grade 5), Developing claims (Grade 6)
third person
EnglishFrom Grade 4
narration using he, she and they
Learn it in: Point of view (Grade 4), Narrative voice (Grade 4), Narrative perspective (Grade 5)
third-person limited
EnglishFrom Grade 6
told about one character’s thoughts
Learn it in: Point of view (Grade 6)
third-person narrator
EnglishFrom Grade 5
an outside voice using he, she or they
Learn it in: Narrative perspective (Grade 5)
time transition
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a transition showing when, such as later
Learn it in: Paragraph transitions (Grade 4)
time word
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a word that shows when, such as then
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 3), Sequencing events (Grade 3)
time-order word
EnglishFrom Grade 4
a word such as first, next, later, finally
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 4)
timeline
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a line showing events in order
Learn it in: Chronological organisation (Grade 3), Chronological organisation (Grade 4), Research planning (Grade 5)
title
EnglishFrom Grade 1
the name at the top
Learn it in: Making simple posters (Grade 1), Main ideas (Grade 2), Capitalisation (Grade 2)
tone
EnglishFrom Grade 2
the feeling in your voice
Learn it in: Reading with expression (Grade 2), Reading expression (Grade 4), Persuasive speaking (Grade 5)
too broad
EnglishFrom Grade 6
covering too much to answer well
Learn it in: Research questions (Grade 6)
topic
EnglishFrom Grade 1
what we are talking about
Learn it in: Taking turns in conversations (Grade 1), Asking relevant questions (Grade 2), Main ideas (Grade 2)
topic sentence
EnglishFrom Grade 2
the sentence that tells the main idea
Learn it in: Topic sentences (Grade 2), Main ideas (Grade 3), Topic sentences (Grade 3)
topic vocabulary
EnglishFrom Grade 5
words specific to the subject
Learn it in: Academic writing vocabulary (Grade 5)
track
EnglishFrom Grade 2
follow with your eyes or finger
Learn it in: Reading short passages (Grade 2)
tradition
EnglishFrom Grade 2
something passed down
Learn it in: Folktales (Grade 2), Cultural perspectives (Grade 5)
traditional story
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a story handed down over many years
Learn it in: Traditional stories (Grade 3)
trait
EnglishFrom Grade 2
a feature of a character, like brave
Learn it in: Characters and settings (Grade 2), Character traits (Grade 3), Characters (Grade 3)
transition
EnglishFrom Grade 3
a word or phrase linking ideas
Learn it in: Sequencing events (Grade 3), Paragraph transitions (Grade 4), Transitions (Grade 4)
tricky part
EnglishFrom Grade 1
the part that is not as it sounds
Learn it in: Common irregular words (Grade 1), Common irregular words (Grade 2)
turn
EnglishFrom Grade 1
the time when it is your go
Learn it in: Listening attentively (Grade 1), Taking turns in conversations (Grade 1), Participating in discussions (Grade 2)
turning point
EnglishFrom Grade 5
the moment that changes a character
Learn it in: Character development (Grade 5), Plot structure (Grade 6)
twist
EnglishFrom Grade 5
a surprising turn in the plot
Learn it in: Short stories (Grade 5), Short fiction (Grade 6)