Group Projects
the act of learning information by paying close attention to what you hear
active listening
to quote as evidence to support a response
cite
a state involving beliefs and feelings that causes a person to think or act in a certain way
attitude
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposal
debate
This word means to examine or break down details in a text to understand it better.
analyze
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
credibility
to use an author’s exact words and place them within quotation marks
quote
a condition that influences some event or activity
circumastance
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
obvious
This is the main point or message the author wants to convey in a text.
central idea
the act of listening to information in order to evaluate the content and credibility of the source
critical listening
to explore a topic thoroughly in order to find new information or make new conclusions; to inquire into
research
to share information or to express thoughts or feelings
communicate
one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
option
Stories based on real events, people, or factual information fall under this genre.
nonfiction
the settlement of an argument or disagreement in which each side agrees to give up some part of its claims or demands
compromise
a person, text, or other medium from which information is obtained for research
source
to hold back
constrain
general and including everything
overall
This is why an author chooses one structure over another, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.
purpose
the ability to locate, understand, use, and compose information on different media platforms shared through digital technologies
digital literacy
an explanation of ideas about real people, places, things, and events
informative presentation
to explain how two or more things are different
contrast
having or showing the skill and attitude appropriate to a professional person
professional
This is the part of the text where the author usually introduces the main idea or argument.
introduction