Learner Path
Reader Path
Thinker Path
Writer Path
Tough as Nails
100
A phrase in which each word starts with the first letter of something
What is a creative sentence?
100
A summary sentence of fewer than 20 words
What is a gist statement?
100
This acronym is used for conversations to communicate more effectively
What is OTFD: observations, thoughts, feelings, desires?
100
One is a fact that relates directly to the topic, and the other is an opinion that includes a feeling attached to a word or phrase
What are a strong argument and weak argument?
100
When you do things that you want to do and when you do things that others want you to do AND WIIFM, the benefit you get from your actions
What is intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and “What is in it for me”?
200
Using a schedule that alternates material you study
What is circuit learning?
200
The information comes directly from the person who originally created or experienced it
What is a primary source?
200
This part of the brain is used by relational and exploratory thinkers
What is right brain?
200
A visual that shows all your ideas about a specific topic you are writing
What is brainstorming?
200
The five different points of view
What are 1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, omniscient, objective?
300
Learning new vocabulary words by creating a wild story with COWAM
What is a narrative chain?
300
The information is an interpretation of someone else’s creation or experiences
What is a secondary source?
300
This part of the brain is used by structured and analytical thinkers
What is left brain?
300
Strategies that help you focus and connect with your readers whenever you write
What is TARGET?
300
Using your finger to move along text as you read, visually dividing up columns while you read, and focusing on the white space between lines of text
What are finger guides, tri focus, and soft focus?
400
A memory tool that uses the first letter in each word to create a new word
What is an acronym?
400
Two different forms of taking notes
What are Notes:TM and Mind Maps?
400
If you like to sing, dance, or do things with your hands, you are this type of smart
What is body smart?
400
Writing system used to communicate your best ideas in skillful ways
What is POW!?
400
Three reasons why an author writes
What is to persuade, inform, and entertain?
500
A memory tool that uses ordered hand movements to memorize key information
What are power pegs?
500
An author’s personal feelings on a topic
What is tone?
500
If you know what you are good at and how to get what you want, you are this type of smart
What is self smart?
500
Updated resource that is consistent and accurate
What is reliable and valid?
500
Realistic, measurable, and attainable
What are goals?
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