vocab words I do not understand
discreetly
In a way that minimizes notice or attention.
central ideas
All central ideas are supported by relevant details and facts in the text.
Task, Purpose, and Audience
author’s task is the assignment or work that an author needs to do.
purpose is the reason the author creates the text.
audience is the reader.
Central Ideas in Informational Text
Describing Central Ideas
Citing Textual Evidence as Support of Central Ideas
Determining the Development of Central Ideas
Types of Evidence
Why has the author chosen that particular type of evidence to support the central ideas?
What key details does the author provide?
How do they support the author’s ideas?
exacerbate
To make more severe; to intensify.
Key Terms and Level of Formality
The vocabulary used in informal situations, such as during conversations with friends, at social gatherings, and on social media, can vary greatly from vocabulary used in articles and informational texts.
focus and scope
This means you need to examine how broad and complex your research question should be.
Style and Content
An author’s style, the way an author writes, is what makes a writer unique.
Evaluating Evidence
Once you have developed your thesis statement and outline and after considering what information you need, you can begin evaluating sources and evidence.
logistical
Related to or concerned with handling and planning of personnel and material.
Structure and Purpose
To achieve their purpose, writers use many tools, including structural elements and organizational text structures.
Developing an Introduction
Both the introduction and conclusion should provide connections from the topic to a larger context, the real world, and ultimately to readers.