Vocabulary
vocabulary 2
techniques
Random
Writing skills
100
a debate about a topic that has STRONG opinions
What is controversy?
100
explaining the cause. WHY you feel the way you do
What are Reasons?
100
some ways to mark the text
What is: Underlining, using different colors, highlighting, metacognitive markers (!?), post-its and writing in the margins
100
Give a claim statement for this prompt: Should peanuts be banned in schools?
Peanuts should not be banned in schools. Peanuts should be banned in schools.
100
what is the structure of an argument letter: Ex: Introduction is first...
What is Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
200
Reasons given to persuade others
What is argument?
200
The proof and facts to explain your reasons
What is EVIDENCE?
200
pictures and charts used to show evidence
What are graphics?
200
Create a claim: Should schools require students to wear a uniform?
No, schools should not require students to wear a uniform to school. Yes, schools should require students to wear uniforms to school.
200
What should be included in the Introduction?
What is: Hook, Claim statement
300
saying it in your own words- helps you understand a text
What is paraphrasing?
300
finding the synonyms for words you don't know in a text
What is diffusing the text?
300
writing to communicate in a business or school setting. Opposite of casual style
What is Formal Style?
300
Create a claim for this prompt: Should we require warning labels on sugary drinks, like soda and energy drinks?
Warning labels should be required on sugary drinks. Warning labels should not be required on sugary drinks.
300
How should each body paragraphs be organized?
What is: Reason evidence evidence evidence commentary
400
stating your positon or opinion
What is a claim?
400
the attitude a writer takes in writing or speaking
What is the TONE?
400
using logic and facts to appeal to the reader or audience
What is using logos?
400
Create a claim: Should school start later for middle and high school students.
No, schools should not start later for middle and high school. Yes, schools should start later for middle and high school.
400
What is included in the concluding paragraph of the argument letter?
What is: Re-state claim re-state reasons Interesting ending/call to action
500
Giving the author credit for using their words, music or text
What is citation?
500
trustworthy facts, you can believe it!
What is a credible source?
500
using emotion to appeal to your audience
What is Pathos?
500
Write a claim for this prompt: Does technology ruin friendships?
Using technology can ruin friendships. Using technology does not ruin friendships.
500
The words used to link ideas together. These words help the paper flow
What are transition words?
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