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)

self-test

From Grade 6

to quiz yourself

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)

prompt

From Grade 6

the task or question that sets the essay

Learn it in: Structured essays (Grade 6)

timed writing

From Grade 6

writing under a time limit

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)

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