Vocab
very complicated or detailed.
Intricate
An _____ clause contains a subject, a verb, and a complete thought. It can stand as a sentence.
independent
This type of statement clearly expresses a writer's stance on a topic.
Claim
This technique involves smoothly integrating quotes or data into your own writing to support a claim.
Embedding Evidence
Who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent years on death row in Alabama?
Walter McMillian
a lack or shortage.
deficiency
A _____ clause contains a subject and a verb, but it does not contain a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
dependent
This logical structure, often used in claims, involves outlining a reason followed by supporting evidence.
CER
This term describes the details provided about the source of your evidence, which allows readers to find it.
Citation
In what year was Walter McMillian arrested for the murder of Ronda Morrison?
1986
the quality of being objective.
Objectivity
A ______ is a word group that does not contain its own subject and verb. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.
Phrase
When writing a claim, it’s important to back it up with this, which includes facts, statistics, or examples.
Evidence
This punctuation mark is used to indicate that you’re quoting someone directly.
quotation marks
What was the initial sentence given to Walter McMillian for the murder he did not commit?
Death sentence
examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Scrutinize
Name three fanboys
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.
A strong claim should include this to explain why the claim is valid or important.
Reasoning
If you want to shorten a long quote, you can use this symbol to indicate that part of the quote is missing.
ellipsis (...)
In what year was Walter McMillian finally exonerated and released from prison?
2015
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Adequate
Name three AAAWWUBBIS
after, although, as, when, while, until, because, before, if, since
This term refers to the main idea or assertion a writer is trying to communicate in their work.
Thesis
What goes in parenthesis when citing.
(Author's Last Name Page Number)
At the end of the book, what does Stevenson express hope for regarding the future of the justice system?
He hopes for a future where equality and justice are available to everyone, regardless of race or economic status.