The four components of a MEAL paragraph, or what the M, E, A, and L each stand for
What is Main Idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link
100
An annotation is a note of any form made while doing this.
What is reading a text.
100
In academic writing, it is important to not write the way you do this.
What is speak
100
Paraphrasing is a restatement of speech that changes words while retaining this.
What is the basic meaning.
100
The Vertus mascot.
What is a Warrior
200
In a MEAL paragraph, a writer should include at least this many pieces of evidence, which may consist of facts, statistics, examples or quotations from a given text.
What is two
200
Circling these is a critical step to annotation; hopefully additional context will help.
What is unfamiliar and/or valuable words.
200
Academic writing should always take place in this verb tense. This one was a gift.
What is present
200
Of a paraphrase and a summary, it will almost always be the shortest in length.
What is summary
200
The approximate number of quizzes per course a student should complete each week in order to stay on track in Edgenuity.
What is two
300
MEAL paragraphs, if used in an essay, would be this type of paragraph, not to be confused with an introductory or conclusion paragraph.
What is a body paragraph.
300
Just as instructors do on Edgenuity, you'll want to do this to the major points as you annotate, which will help you focus on the most important ideas.
What is underline
300
Rather than using "I" or "you," academic writing should occur from this point of view, as if from the outside looking in.
What is third person.
300
A summary is a brief set of statements, usually only a few sentences, that captures these, the most important parts of the text.
What is the main ideas.
300
The first location of Vertus High School was on this street.
What is Lyell Avenue.
400
In a MEAL paragraph, another word for your main idea, or topic sentence. It's the position you support with your evidence and analysis, and without it, your main idea is flawed.
What is a claim.
400
This mechanism may be colorful and seem easy, but it is ultimately distracting and a poor means of annotating.
What is highlighting
400
In academic writing, all numbers that meet this requirement should be spelled out rather than written as a numeral.
What is below 100.
400
Paraphrasing often does this to the original statement, by putting it into words that are more easily understood.
What is clarify or simplify.
400
The four "doctors" on staff
Who are Mac, Willis, McCarthy, Agle
500
In a MEAL paragraph, the L, or linking statement, can function in one of these three ways.
What is restating the main idea; a transition to the next paragraph; a compelling final thought.
500
While annotating, use the margins to complete either of these two tasks.
What is making notes and asking questions.
500
In SWE, or standard written English, this is the word to which a pronoun refers.
What is an antecedent.
500
The act of taking somebody else's work or ideas and using them as your own. I wouldn't recommend it!