Vocabulary

3. to use words to tell about the appearance, sound, smell, or feel of a person, place, or thing, creating a clear picture in someone's mind
6. to give special importance, attention, or focus to something
8. idea the big idea that an author wants to explain about a topic
9. a statement that can be proven true or false through evidence, observation, or research
10. a particular attitude, way of regarding something, or a character's "lens" for viewing events based on their own experiences, emotions, and background

1. To take care of and nurture someone (usually a child or a pet) for a temporary time, like a helper family.
2. a personal belief, feeling, or thought about something that cannot be proven true or false.
4. to explain exactly what a word, object, or idea is and what makes it special
5. the process of improving a draft by "seeing it again" to make it better, not just fixing mistakes.
7. a large group of people living together in the same area who share common customs, laws, and, often, a common culture
11. a clear, arguable statement or main point that an author or speaker wants to prove