the quality of being clear; easy to see, hear, or understand

a noun that provides a general name of a person, place, or thing that is written in lowercase- Ex: dog, cat

using letter-sound relationships to sound out a word

the ability to read text at an appropriate pace and with accuracy, expression, and appropriate phrasing

a noun that names a specific person, place, or thing, and begins with a capital letter Ex: Wylie Intermediate, Joe

a specific subject, idea, or issue that is the focus of a text

a technique where many ideas are generated quickly, to inspire problem-solving and creative thinking.

the process of two or more people working with or together to create or achieve the same thing

the words or sentences that precede or follow a specific word, sentence, or phrase that help give clues to understanding

a stage in the writing process where you correct mechanics, grammar, and spelling