Vocab
What is a synonym for "domination"?
What is control/power/ect...
What is the difference between "its" and "it's"?
What is "Its" shows possession, "it's" means "it is" or "it has"?
What is a claim?
What is a statement that can be argued or proven?
What is the main idea of a text?
What is the most important point that an author makes about a topic?
What is something that Ms. Watts says EVERY day?
Answers will vary
What does "inalienable" mean?
What is something that cannot be taken away?
Create a complex sentence using "domination" and "aggression."
What is, "The country's domination over its weaker neighbors was fueled by relentless aggression, leaving little room for diplomacy or peaceful negotiations".
Why must claims be supported by evidence?
What is to establish credibility, strengthen arguments, and persuade the audience with logical reasoning.
How do you summarize a text?
What is identify the main idea and key details, then restate them in your own words while keeping out unnecessary information/details?
What is Ms. Watts' favorite candy?
Reeses!
Give an antonym for "genuine."
What is unoriginal/ingenuine?
What are compound sentences joined by?
What is a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)?
What types of evidence can support a claim?
What are facts, statistics or numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions?
What should a summary capture?
What is the main ideas, key details, and essential points of a text in a clear and concise manner.
What is Ms. Watts' favorite basketball team?
The Mavericks!
Use "subversion" in a sentence.
What is, "To its credit, the film hints at some subversive ideas"? (answers will very)
What is an adverbial clause?
What is a dependent (or subordinate) clause that functions as an adverb?
How can an author use statistics as evidence?
What is by presenting statistics to support a claim or provide factual credibility (LOGOS) to their argument.
Why is it important to keep summaries concise?
What is to ensure clarity, maintain focus on key points, and avoid unnecessary details?
Ms. Watts' loves her job. What is the #1 reason why?
Her kids!
What is the definition of "homogeneous"?
What is, "The same; consisting of similar parts".
Give an example of how to use a semi-colon correctly.
What is, "I went to the grocery store today; I bought a ton of fruit."
What makes a claim effective?
What is clear, specific, debatable, and supported by strong evidence that logically reinforces the argument.
What is the difference between a main idea and supporting details?
What is the main idea is the central point or message of a text, while supporting details are the facts, examples, and explanations that reinforce and clarify the main idea?
Who was Ms. Watts' favorite class on Monday?
This one... ;)