Contrasts & Contradictions
The definition of Contrasts and Contradictions.
What is "ideas or statements that contrast or contradict one another"?
The definition of Word Gaps.
What is "When the author uses a word or phrase that you don't know"?
The definition of Numbers & Stats.
What is "when the author uses specific numbers, amounts, or statistics"?
The definition of Quoted Words.
What is "When the author quotes a voice of authority, personal perspective, or cited the words of others to prove a point"?
What is "author uses language that is extreme, exaggerated, absolute, or leave no doubt"?
Question to ask when you see a Contrast/Contradiction.
"What is the difference and why does it matter?"
Question to ask when you see a Word Gap.
"Do I know this word from someplace" or "Can I find clues in the text to help me understand the word"?
The question to ask when you see Numbers & Stats.
"Why was this person quoted or cited and what does it add to the text"?
The question to ask when you see Extreme/Absolute Language
"Why did the author say it like that?" or "What purpose does this language have in the text"?
What is "help you see details that show them how to compare/contrast, make inferences, see connections, and draw conclusions."
Purpose of Word Gaps.
What is "help students with vocabulary" or "determine if they need to keep reading for more information."
What is "helps students understand that having a balance of numbers and words creates descriptions with precise information that leads to a better understanding of the central idea"?
Purpose of Quoted Words.
What is "helps students understand the point of view of the author and draw conclusions about the purpose of the text"?
Purpose of Extreme/Absolute Language.
What is "helps students understand the author's intention & purpose for exaggerating language"?
Contrasts & Contradictions helps us understand...
What is "central idea, author's purpose, cause/effect, inferences, compare/contrast"?
Word Gaps help us understand...
What is "vocabulary, context clues, figurative meaning, impact on meaning"?
Numbers & Stats helps us understand...
What is "central idea, author's purpose, comparison/contrast, evidence development, conclusions"?
Quoted Words help us understand...
What is "author's purpose, point of view, author's claim, evidence development, central idea"?
Extreme/Absolute Language helps us understand...
What is "impact of word choice, author's purpose, author's claim, central idea, cause/effect, bias"?