Grade 6 English Unit 1: The Outsiders (Lessons 6-10)

Vocabulary and core literary concepts covered in Lessons 6 through 10 of Unit 1: The Outsiders.

Transition word

A word or phrase that helps a writer introduce contrasting thoughts (for example: but, however, even though, although).

Plead

To argue or beg.

Theme

A universal message, idea, or lesson that an author explores and portrays in their own writing, which can be applied to other stories or life in general.

Lesson learned

A specific idea learned by a character through various life experiences, which is specific to a story or novel.

Hue

A color or shade of color.

Gallant

Bravery; heroism.

Perspective

The way things are seen from a particular point of view.

Trademark

Something that identifies a person or thing.

Setting

An element of narrative that includes not just time and place, but also a variety of external factors that characters often cannot control.

During Reading Annotations (Poetry)

Notes taken while reading poetry to address what the speaker is literally discussing or describing and what deeper ideas the poem calls attention to.

Central Idea Endnote (Poetry)

An endnote identifying the theme by examining what commentary the poet makes on life, the world, or human behavior.