Bilingual vocabulary guide with English and Spanish definitions and example sentences for Spanish-speaking students.
Guia bilingue de vocabulario con definiciones en ingles y espanol y oraciones de ejemplo.
Tema y Desarrollo del Tema
English Definition:
The central message, lesson, or insight about life that an author conveys through a story.
Definicion en Espanol:
El mensaje central, leccion o idea sobre la vida que un autor comunica a traves de una historia.
Example / Ejemplo:
The theme of the novel is that true friendship requires sacrifice and loyalty.
English Definition:
How the author builds and reveals the theme throughout the text using characters, events, and details.
Definicion en Espanol:
Como el autor construye y revela el tema a lo largo del texto usando personajes, eventos y detalles.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author develops the theme of perseverance by showing how the character overcomes each obstacle.
English Definition:
A message or lesson that applies to people of all cultures and times, such as love, courage, or justice.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un mensaje o leccion que aplica a personas de todas las culturas y epocas, como el amor, el valor o la justicia.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Good triumphs over evil" is a universal theme found in stories from many countries.
English Definition:
A specific lesson about right and wrong behavior that a story teaches, often stated directly.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una leccion especifica sobre el comportamiento correcto e incorrecto que ensena una historia, a menudo expresada directamente.
Example / Ejemplo:
The moral of the fable is "slow and steady wins the race."
Resumir Ficcion y No Ficcion
English Definition:
A brief retelling of the most important ideas or events in a text, written in your own words.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una breve narracion de las ideas o eventos mas importantes de un texto, escrita en tus propias palabras.
Example / Ejemplo:
My summary of the article includes only the main ideas, not every detail.
English Definition:
The most important point or central concept that the author wants readers to understand.
Definicion en Espanol:
El punto mas importante o concepto central que el autor quiere que los lectores entiendan.
Example / Ejemplo:
The main idea of the passage is that recycling helps protect our environment.
English Definition:
Important facts, examples, or pieces of information that support the main idea.
Definicion en Espanol:
Hechos importantes, ejemplos o piezas de informacion que apoyan la idea principal.
Example / Ejemplo:
Key details in the story include where the character lives and what problem she faces.
English Definition:
To restate something in your own words while keeping the same meaning.
Definicion en Espanol:
Reformular algo en tus propias palabras manteniendo el mismo significado.
Example / Ejemplo:
I will paraphrase this paragraph instead of copying it word for word.
English Definition:
A brief description of the main events in a story, including the beginning, middle, and end.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una breve descripcion de los eventos principales de una historia, incluyendo el principio, medio y final.
Example / Ejemplo:
The plot summary tells us that a young girl discovers a hidden garden and restores it.
English Definition:
The key message that ties all parts of a nonfiction text together.
Definicion en Espanol:
El mensaje clave que conecta todas las partes de un texto de no ficcion.
Example / Ejemplo:
The central idea of the article is that climate change affects wildlife habitats.
Hacer Inferencias con Evidencia del Texto
English Definition:
A logical conclusion you reach by combining clues from the text with your own knowledge and experience.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una conclusion logica que alcanzas combinando pistas del texto con tu propio conocimiento y experiencia.
Example / Ejemplo:
I made an inference that the character was nervous because the text says her hands were shaking.
English Definition:
Specific words, phrases, or sentences from the text that support your answer or conclusion.
Definicion en Espanol:
Palabras, frases u oraciones especificas del texto que apoyan tu respuesta o conclusion.
Example / Ejemplo:
The text evidence "she slammed the door" proves that the character was angry.
English Definition:
To quote or refer to specific parts of a text as evidence to support your ideas.
Definicion en Espanol:
Mencionar o referirse a partes especificas de un texto como evidencia para apoyar tus ideas.
Example / Ejemplo:
I will cite paragraph 3 to prove that the author believes in conservation.
English Definition:
Information that is stated directly and clearly in the text.
Definicion en Espanol:
Informacion que se expresa directa y claramente en el texto.
Example / Ejemplo:
The text explicitly states that the main character is twelve years old.
English Definition:
Information that is suggested or hinted at but not directly stated in the text.
Definicion en Espanol:
Informacion que se sugiere o insinua pero no se expresa directamente en el texto.
Example / Ejemplo:
The text implicitly shows that the character is lonely through her actions, even though it never says so directly.
English Definition:
A judgment or decision reached after considering the evidence and information available.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un juicio o decision alcanzada despues de considerar la evidencia e informacion disponible.
Example / Ejemplo:
Based on the evidence, my conclusion is that the author wants readers to protect endangered species.
Punto de Vista y Narracion
English Definition:
The perspective from which a story is told, determining what the reader can know about characters and events.
Definicion en Espanol:
La perspectiva desde la cual se cuenta una historia, determinando lo que el lector puede saber sobre los personajes y eventos.
Example / Ejemplo:
The point of view affects how much we learn about each character's thoughts.
English Definition:
When the narrator is a character in the story and uses "I," "me," and "my" to tell events.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando el narrador es un personaje en la historia y usa "yo," "mi," y "me" para contar los eventos.
Example / Ejemplo:
"I couldn't believe what I saw" is written in first-person point of view.
English Definition:
When the narrator is outside the story and uses "he," "she," "they," and character names.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando el narrador esta fuera de la historia y usa "el," "ella," "ellos," y nombres de personajes.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Maria walked slowly to school" is written in third-person point of view.
English Definition:
A third-person narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un narrador en tercera persona que conoce los pensamientos y sentimientos de solo un personaje.
Example / Ejemplo:
In third-person limited, we only know what the main character thinks, not the other characters.
English Definition:
A third-person narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un narrador en tercera persona que conoce los pensamientos y sentimientos de todos los personajes.
Example / Ejemplo:
The omniscient narrator tells us what both the hero and the villain are thinking.
English Definition:
The voice or character that tells the story to the reader.
Definicion en Espanol:
La voz o personaje que cuenta la historia al lector.
Example / Ejemplo:
The narrator of this story is a young boy who witnessed the events himself.
English Definition:
A character's or author's personal viewpoint, shaped by their experiences, beliefs, and feelings.
Definicion en Espanol:
El punto de vista personal de un personaje o autor, formado por sus experiencias, creencias y sentimientos.
Example / Ejemplo:
From the wolf's perspective, he was just looking for food, not trying to be mean.
English Definition:
A tendency to favor one side or viewpoint over another, often unfairly.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una tendencia a favorecer un lado o punto de vista sobre otro, a menudo injustamente.
Example / Ejemplo:
The narrator's bias toward her friend affects how she describes the argument.
Comparar y Contrastar Textos
English Definition:
To identify and explain similarities between two or more things.
Definicion en Espanol:
Identificar y explicar las similitudes entre dos o mas cosas.
Example / Ejemplo:
When we compare the two stories, we see that both main characters learn to be brave.
English Definition:
To identify and explain differences between two or more things.
Definicion en Espanol:
Identificar y explicar las diferencias entre dos o mas cosas.
Example / Ejemplo:
In contrast to the first article, this one argues that space exploration is too expensive.
English Definition:
A way in which two or more things are alike or the same.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una forma en que dos o mas cosas son parecidas o iguales.
Example / Ejemplo:
A similarity between the two poems is that they both use nature imagery.
English Definition:
A way in which two or more things are not alike or not the same.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una forma en que dos o mas cosas no son parecidas o no son iguales.
Example / Ejemplo:
The main difference between the two versions is the ending of the story.
Estructura del Texto
English Definition:
The way an author organizes information and ideas in a text.
Definicion en Espanol:
La forma en que un autor organiza la informacion y las ideas en un texto.
Example / Ejemplo:
Understanding the text structure helps me follow the author's ideas more easily.
English Definition:
A text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una estructura de texto que muestra como dos o mas cosas son similares y diferentes.
Example / Ejemplo:
Signal words like "similarly," "however," and "on the other hand" show compare and contrast structure.
English Definition:
A text structure that explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).
Definicion en Espanol:
Una estructura de texto que explica por que algo sucedio (causa) y que sucedio como resultado (efecto).
Example / Ejemplo:
Words like "because," "therefore," and "as a result" signal cause and effect structure.
English Definition:
A text structure that presents a problem and then explains how it was or could be solved.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una estructura de texto que presenta un problema y luego explica como fue o podria ser resuelto.
Example / Ejemplo:
The article uses problem and solution structure to discuss pollution and ways to reduce it.
English Definition:
A text structure that presents events in the order they happened, from first to last.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una estructura de texto que presenta los eventos en el orden en que sucedieron, del primero al ultimo.
Example / Ejemplo:
Words like "first," "next," "then," and "finally" show chronological order.
English Definition:
The order in which events or steps occur; a series of items arranged in a specific order.
Definicion en Espanol:
El orden en que ocurren los eventos o pasos; una serie de elementos organizados en un orden especifico.
Example / Ejemplo:
The recipe follows a sequence of steps that must be done in order.
English Definition:
Words or phrases that help readers identify the structure of a text.
Definicion en Espanol:
Palabras o frases que ayudan a los lectores a identificar la estructura de un texto.
Example / Ejemplo:
Signal words like "for example" and "in addition" help organize information.
English Definition:
A text structure that provides details about a topic, explaining what something is like.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una estructura de texto que proporciona detalles sobre un tema, explicando como es algo.
Example / Ejemplo:
The description structure uses many adjectives to paint a picture of the rainforest.
Argumento y Afirmaciones del Autor
English Definition:
A set of reasons or evidence an author presents to support a position or convince readers of something.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un conjunto de razones o evidencia que un autor presenta para apoyar una posicion o convencer a los lectores de algo.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author's argument is that schools should have longer recess times for student health.
English Definition:
A statement that the author believes to be true and tries to prove with evidence.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una declaracion que el autor cree que es verdadera y trata de probar con evidencia.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author's main claim is that renewable energy can replace fossil fuels.
English Definition:
Facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions used to support a claim or argument.
Definicion en Espanol:
Hechos, estadisticas, ejemplos u opiniones de expertos usados para apoyar una afirmacion o argumento.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author provides evidence from scientific studies to support the claim.
English Definition:
Logical explanations that tell why something is true or why readers should believe the claim.
Definicion en Espanol:
Explicaciones logicas que dicen por que algo es verdadero o por que los lectores deben creer la afirmacion.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author gives three reasons why students should learn a second language.
English Definition:
An argument or reason that opposes or disagrees with the main argument.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un argumento o razon que se opone o esta en desacuerdo con el argumento principal.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author addresses a counterargument by explaining why it is not valid.
English Definition:
To convince someone to believe something or take action through reasoning or argument.
Definicion en Espanol:
Convencer a alguien de creer algo o tomar accion a traves del razonamiento o argumento.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author tries to persuade readers to volunteer in their community.
Eleccion de Palabras y Tono
English Definition:
The specific words an author selects to create meaning, mood, or effect in the writing.
Definicion en Espanol:
Las palabras especificas que un autor selecciona para crear significado, ambiente o efecto en la escritura.
Example / Ejemplo:
The author's word choice of "crept" instead of "walked" creates a suspenseful mood.
English Definition:
The author's attitude or feeling toward the subject, revealed through word choice and style.
Definicion en Espanol:
La actitud o sentimiento del autor hacia el tema, revelado a traves de la eleccion de palabras y estilo.
Example / Ejemplo:
The tone of the letter is formal and serious because the topic is important.
English Definition:
The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a text creates for the reader.
Definicion en Espanol:
El sentimiento emocional o atmosfera que un texto crea para el lector.
Example / Ejemplo:
The dark setting and mysterious sounds create a spooky mood in the story.
English Definition:
The emotional meaning or feeling associated with a word, beyond its dictionary definition.
Definicion en Espanol:
El significado emocional o sentimiento asociado con una palabra, mas alla de su definicion del diccionario.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Home" has a warm connotation, while "house" is more neutral.
English Definition:
The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
Definicion en Espanol:
La definicion literal de diccionario de una palabra.
Example / Ejemplo:
The denotation of "snake" is a legless reptile, but its connotation can mean something sneaky.
Lenguaje Figurado
English Definition:
Language that uses words in creative ways to express ideas beyond their literal meaning.
Definicion en Espanol:
Lenguaje que usa palabras de formas creativas para expresar ideas mas alla de su significado literal.
Example / Ejemplo:
Authors use figurative language to make their writing more interesting and vivid.
English Definition:
A comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as."
Definicion en Espanol:
Una comparacion entre dos cosas diferentes usando las palabras "como."
Example / Ejemplo:
"The stars sparkled like diamonds in the night sky" is a simile.
English Definition:
A direct comparison that says one thing IS another thing, without using "like" or "as."
Definicion en Espanol:
Una comparacion directa que dice que una cosa ES otra cosa, sin usar "como."
Example / Ejemplo:
"Life is a journey" is a metaphor comparing life to traveling.
English Definition:
Giving human qualities, feelings, or actions to non-human things like animals or objects.
Definicion en Espanol:
Dar cualidades, sentimientos o acciones humanas a cosas no humanas como animales u objetos.
Example / Ejemplo:
"The sun smiled down on the children" gives the sun the human action of smiling.
English Definition:
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, not meant to be taken literally.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una exageracion extrema usada para enfasis o efecto, no para ser tomada literalmente.
Example / Ejemplo:
"I've told you a million times" is a hyperbole because no one has really said something that many times.
English Definition:
A common phrase or expression whose meaning is different from the literal meaning of its words.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una frase o expresion comun cuyo significado es diferente del significado literal de sus palabras.
Example / Ejemplo:
"It's raining cats and dogs" is an idiom that means it is raining very hard.
English Definition:
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words close together.
Definicion en Espanol:
La repeticion del mismo sonido de consonante al principio de palabras cercanas.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" uses alliteration with the "p" sound.
English Definition:
A word that imitates or represents a sound.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una palabra que imita o representa un sonido.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Bang," "whoosh," "sizzle," and "buzz" are examples of onomatopoeia.
Usar Claves de Contexto para Vocabulario
English Definition:
Words, phrases, or sentences around an unknown word that help you figure out its meaning.
Definicion en Espanol:
Palabras, frases u oraciones alrededor de una palabra desconocida que te ayudan a descubrir su significado.
Example / Ejemplo:
Using context clues, I figured out that "famished" means very hungry because the text mentioned the character hadn't eaten all day.
English Definition:
When the meaning of a word is directly stated or explained in the sentence.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando el significado de una palabra se expresa o explica directamente en la oracion.
Example / Ejemplo:
"A habitat, which is an animal's natural home, must provide food and shelter."
English Definition:
When a word with similar meaning is used near the unknown word.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando una palabra con significado similar se usa cerca de la palabra desconocida.
Example / Ejemplo:
"The movie was hilarious; everyone found it funny" - "funny" helps explain "hilarious."
English Definition:
When a word with opposite meaning is used to contrast with the unknown word.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando una palabra con significado opuesto se usa para contrastar con la palabra desconocida.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Unlike the timid mouse, the lion was bold" - "timid" is the opposite of "bold."
English Definition:
When examples are given to help explain the unknown word.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando se dan ejemplos para ayudar a explicar la palabra desconocida.
Example / Ejemplo:
"Percussion instruments, such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines, create rhythm."
English Definition:
When you must use hints from the whole passage to figure out the word's meaning.
Definicion en Espanol:
Cuando debes usar pistas de todo el pasaje para descubrir el significado de la palabra.
Example / Ejemplo:
From the description of crowds cheering and waving flags, I inferred that "jubilant" means very happy.
Analizar Multiples Fuentes
English Definition:
A text, document, or other material that provides information about a topic.
Definicion en Espanol:
Un texto, documento u otro material que proporciona informacion sobre un tema.
Example / Ejemplo:
I used three sources for my research: a book, an article, and a website.
English Definition:
An original, firsthand account or document created at the time of an event.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una cuenta o documento original de primera mano creado en el momento de un evento.
Example / Ejemplo:
A diary written during the Civil War is a primary source about that time period.
English Definition:
A source that analyzes, interprets, or discusses information from primary sources.
Definicion en Espanol:
Una fuente que analiza, interpreta o discute informacion de fuentes primarias.
Example / Ejemplo:
A textbook about the American Revolution is a secondary source.
English Definition:
Able to be believed and trusted because the source is reliable and accurate.
Definicion en Espanol:
Que puede ser creido y en el que se puede confiar porque la fuente es fiable y precisa.
Example / Ejemplo:
A scientific journal is more credible than a random blog post.
English Definition:
To combine information from multiple sources to form a new understanding or conclusion.
Definicion en Espanol:
Combinar informacion de multiples fuentes para formar una nueva comprension o conclusion.
Example / Ejemplo:
I synthesized information from three articles to write my report on climate change.
English Definition:
To confirm or support information by finding the same facts in multiple sources.
Definicion en Espanol:
Confirmar o apoyar informacion encontrando los mismos hechos en multiples fuentes.
Example / Ejemplo:
Both articles corroborate the fact that honeybees are important for plant pollination.
Use Cognates! Many Grade 5 ELA terms are cognates - words that look and sound similar in English and Spanish because they share Latin roots. Words like "inference/inferencia," "perspective/perspectiva," "argument/argumento," and "synthesize/sintetizar" are almost identical! When you see a new English word, think about whether it sounds like a Spanish word you already know. This strategy can help you understand complex academic vocabulary more quickly.
Usa los Cognados! Muchos terminos de lectura de 5to grado son cognados - palabras que se ven y suenan similares en ingles y espanol porque comparten raices latinas. Palabras como "inference/inferencia," "perspective/perspectiva," "argument/argumento," y "synthesize/sintetizar" son casi identicas! Cuando veas una palabra nueva en ingles, piensa si suena como una palabra en espanol que ya conoces. Esta estrategia puede ayudarte a entender vocabulario academico complejo mas rapidamente.