Text Structures
Informative Writing
Citing Text Evidence
Dictionary Use
100
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. Both generate deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding. Also, hurricanes can produce tornados, which makes them quite dangerous indeed.
What is compare and contrast?
100
The part of the essay that is the subject.
What is the thesis statement/claim?
100
Using Source 1 about the Burmese python, cite evidence to support the statement that Burmese pythons are not meant to live in the Everglades.
"Native to the grassy marshes of Southeast Asia..." (Piven 44).
100
Find the ENTRY WORD. ex tinct (ek stingkt') adj. 1. no longer in existence; an extinct species. 2. no longer active; extinguished: an extinct volcano.
What is extinct?
200
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.
What is cause and effect?
200
The part of the essay that explains the quote or paraphrase.
What is the explanation (warrant/elaboration/reasoning)?
200
Using Source 2 about the Burmese python, cite evidence to support the statement that people will be very motivated to hunt Burmese pythons in the Everglades.
"...with a grand prize of $1500 awarded to the hunter who kills the most pythons, and another $1000 to the hunter who bags the longest one" (Ng 45).
200
Find the PRONUNCIATION. ex tinct (ek stingkt') adj. 1. no longer in existence; an extinct species. 2. no longer active; extinguished: an extinct volcano.
What is (ek stingkt')
300
Carl Terrell Mitchell, better known by his stage name Twista, was born in 1972. Nineteen years later Mitchell’s first album, “Runnin' Off at da Mouth,” debuted. In 1997, after appearing on a hit song, Twista was signed to Atlantic Records. Under that label he released “Adrenaline Rush” and formed the group Speedknot Mobstaz in 1998. His 2004 album Kamikaze went to number-one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
What is chronological order?
300
The central ideas expressed in the essay.
What are reasons?
300
What would be a good REASON (or topic sentence) to support the claim that 'the python challenge is dangerous'?
Answers vary. Evaluate responses as a class. (Do not erase your answer)
300
Find the PART OF SPEECH. ex tinct (ek stingkt') adj. 1. no longer in existence; an extinct species. 2. no longer active; extinguished: an extinct volcano.
What is adjective?
400
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The torso may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you’re doing the twist!
What is sequence?
400
This supports the topic sentence.
What is the evidence?
400
Which quote provides the best text evidence to support the REASON (topic sentence) that you chose previously?
Answers vary. Evaluate responses as a class. (Do not erase your answer)
400
Find a SYNONYM for the word extinct. ex tinct (ek stingkt') adj. 1. no longer in existence; an extinct species. 2. no longer active; extinguished: an extinct volcano.
What is dead or vanished.
500
Having good attendance is important because attendance determines the school's funding. Some students have poor attendance, and the school has tried many ways of addressing this: teachers have talked to parents on the phone and the school has mailed letters. Yet, some students still maintain poor attendance. Next, the staff will attempt to schedule parent/teacher/administrator conferences with students who are habitually absent. Hopefully, this will help more students get to school everyday.
What is problem and solution?
500
This tells where you got your evidence from: (Lewis 15).
What is the citation?
500
What explanation (reasoning/warrant/elaboration) would you use to explain how your quote relates to your reason?
Answers vary. Evaluate responses as a class.
500
Where would you look to find the definition of problem-solution order?
What is the glossary?
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