Unit 1
What does the vocabulary word "Tenacity" ?
To be determined
What is a synonym for the word "cognitive"?
reasoning and/or thought related
If you were to look up the vocabulary word "distraught" in the dictionary, what words are you gonna find to describe it.
Agitated, frantic, crazed
TRUE OR FALSE
In the sentence "Someone wad following me so I became vigilant as I went to a more public space". The word vigilant was used correctly.
True
TRUE OR FALSE
In the sentence "Me and my siblings get an equitable amount of allowance for doing our chores". The word "equitable" is being used correctly.
True, equitable means to be fair and equal, so he/she is getting the same and equal amount of allowance as he/she siblings are.
What reading skill implies for you to read a text and give the meaning of it?
Central Idea
What is the difference in academic vocabulary and domain specific vocabulary?
Academic writing appears for frequently especially in formal writing such as a category in an informational text, while domain specific writing doesn't appear frequently and is directly related to the content.
Stating an event on a timeline from when it happened to how it ended is an example of what text structure?
Chronological order
When talking about theme, is it when we're talking about what the text is generally about, or is it the overall message that is being conveyed?
The overall message being conveyed. The topic is what the text is about.
What are 3 elements needed when writing an argumentative essay?
Your claim, reasoning and evidence.
When writing an objective summary, what should you consider before writing the summary?
If the information is relevant, sufficient, and valid.
When writing a thesis statement why is it important to clearly state you main idea's you will be discussing?
So the readers understand what the essay is about and the point the author is trying to get across or discuss.
A hook, give background information on your topic, give the importance of the main idea, and give a good stable thesis statement. This is an example if writing what part of an essay?
The introductory paragraph.
Why is it important to make sure the evidence you provided by your claim is reputable, relevant, and sufficient?
So that the audience agrees with what your claim is stating. They need to be able to trust what you're saying.
Is it true that when writing your conclusion at the end of your essay your thesis statement should be stated the exact same way it was stated in the introductory paragraph.
That is false, your thesis statement should not be the exact same, you thesis statement in the conclusion should be giving off the same ideas.
How can you apply evidence from a text into your writing?
By using quotations, paraphrases, and summaries.
What type of figurative language is being used in this sentence "Harry Styles music sounds like heaven to my ears"?
Simile because we used like or as and we can't actually hear things that sound like heaven.
How can you apply pathos to your writitng?
Using pathos by giving an emotional connection from the text with the audience.
Diction is a rhetorical feature. How can you apply "diction" to your writing?
By choosing your words very carefully when wanting to convey a specific message to your audience.
What 5 elements do you apply when looking at "A chain of legal reasoning"?
Issue, rule, facts, analysis and conclusion.
By looking for ___, ___, and ____ I can figure out the meaning of a text.
styles, tone and word choice.
What are some credible sources to look at when finding evidence for an essay?
News papers, credible websites (.org, .net), books, academic journals, etc.
When editing and revising your essay, specifically sentences, what are some good transition words to make sure you ideas are flowing smoothly?
In addition, besides, although, in conclusion, as a result, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE
"Niall Horan is one of the greatest celebrity singers" is a counterclaim to "Niall Horan doesn't have a good voice, he's one of the worst singers".
True, a counterclaim is what the other side of the argument believes, the opposing argument.
When revising an argumentative essay, why is it important to make sure your word choice is clear?
So that your point is being put across to the audience. It can increase the impact of your writing.