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English Vocabulary · Grade 6 Live Review Preview

6th Grade Vocabulary Words

Sixth-grade readers move beyond recognizing important words to examining how precise language shapes evidence, argument, literature, science, mathematics, history, and civic discussion. This level emphasizes context clues, Greek and Latin word parts, multiple meanings, source evaluation, and vocabulary that supports clear analytical speaking and writing.

This independently authored 500-word beta curriculum is arranged in twenty pages of twenty-five words each. Words 1–300 include five cloze questions per page; words 301–500 remain fully visible and editable as list pages while the expanded practice layer is developed. Each row includes a subject-field label and an editable word-study note about a transparent affix, compound structure, capitalization, or dictionary base form. References calibrated level and coverage only; all learner-facing definitions and sample sentences are original KSSR copy.

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126subplotnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: subplot is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a smaller story that develops alongside the main plotA subplot follows the cook's attempt to solve the same mystery.
127transitionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ition commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

a word, phrase, or passage that connects ideas or sectionsThe transition “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ.
128turning pointnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: turning + point. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

an event that causes an important change in a situationFinding the hidden letter is the turning point of the mystery.
129unitynoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: unity is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the quality of forming a clear and connected wholeRepeated images of water give the poem unity.
130viewpointnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: viewpoint is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the position or opinion from which something is consideredThe novel shows the conflict from each sibling's viewpoint.
131annotateverb
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: annotate is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

to add notes that explain or respond to a textReaders annotate the article by marking claims and unfamiliar terms.
132captionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: caption is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

words that explain a picture, chart, or photographThe caption identifies the people in the historical photograph.
133headingnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: heading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a title that introduces a section of textThe heading tells readers that the next section concerns migration.
134indexnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: index is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an alphabetical list showing where information appears in a bookUse the index to locate every page that discusses volcanoes.
135sidebarnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: sidebar is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a short section beside the main text that provides related informationThe sidebar explains how the photographer captured the image.
136subheadingnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: subheading is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a smaller title that divides a section into partsA subheading introduces the paragraph about renewable energy.
137text featurenoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: text + feature. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

an element that organizes or explains information in a textA timeline is a text feature that shows events in order.
138thesisnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: thesis is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the main claim that a piece of argumentative writing developsThe essay's thesis argues that the wetland should be protected.
139topic sentencenoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: topic + sentence. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

a sentence that states the main idea of a paragraphThe topic sentence announces that bees support many food crops.
140visualizeverb
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -ize commonly forms a verb meaning to make, become, or apply.

to form a mental picture of somethingSensory details help readers visualize the crowded harbor.
141cohesionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

the quality of parts fitting together in a clear, connected wayPronouns and transitions give the paragraph cohesion.
142concisionnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Suffix focus: -sion commonly forms a noun naming an action, process, or result.

the quality of expressing ideas clearly in few wordsRemoving repeated phrases improved the report's concision.
143draftnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: draft is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

an early version of writing that will be revisedHer first draft contains strong ideas but needs clearer organization.
144editverb
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: edit is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

to correct and improve writing for meaning, structure, or accuracyPartners edit each other's explanations for clarity.
145fluencynoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: fluency is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the ability to read, speak, or write smoothly and effectivelyDaily practice improved his reading fluency.
146reviseverb
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: revise is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

to improve a text by changing its ideas or organizationWriters revise the introduction after receiving feedback.
147stylenoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: style is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

the distinctive way a person uses language or creates artThe author's style combines short dialogue with vivid description.
148narrative voicenoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: narrative + voice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the personality and perspective through which a story is toldThe playful narrative voice makes the serious topic approachable.
149word choicenoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Term structure: word + choice. Study the complete expression as one field-specific unit.

the particular words selected to express meaningPrecise word choice helps readers picture the rough coastline.
150workshopnoun
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Field: Grade 6 language and literature word

Word study: Base-form focus: workshop is the dictionary headword; compare its inflected or derived forms in context.

a session in which people practice and improve a skill togetherDuring the writing workshop, students shared their revised leads.

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Page 6 vocabulary review

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Vocabulary quiz

Complete 5 review questions for this page.

1. The ___ announces that bees support many food crops.

Answer: topic sentence

2. The ___ “in contrast” signals that the next idea will differ.

Answer: transition

3. Sensory details help readers ___ the crowded harbor.

Answer: visualize

4. Finding the hidden letter is the ___ of the mystery.

Answer: turning point

5. Pronouns and transitions give the paragraph ___.

Answer: cohesion

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