Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide

Essential Vocabulary

Morphemes/Roots

● Argument ● Counterargument ● Bias ● Position ● Credible Sources ● Claim ● Counterclaim/Opposing Claims

● Introduction ● Topic Sentences ● Supporting Evidence ● Transition Phrases ● Conclusion ● Audience

● Pel ● Vert ● Press ● Mon- ● Uni- ● Bi- ● Du-

● Multi- ● Quadr/quart ● Poly

● Sept- ● Hex- ● Sext- ● Pent- ● Quint- ● Tetra

● Di- ● Tri-

Last Updated June, 2023 Middle School ELA, Page 41