Context Clues
What type of context clue is used here?
After the long hike, Maria was famished—completely starving for food.
Synonym
The Renaissance period is considered .....
Setting
Which point of view convinces the reader?
Persuade
Putting main ideas in your own words is considered?
Summarizing
You check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in this step.
editing
What type of context clue is used here?
Unlike his gregarious brother, who loves parties and people, Mark prefers to stay home alone.
Antonym
One persons thoughts are considered what point of view?
Third person limited
An article that teaches you how to cook has what purpose?
Inform
A(n) _____ identifies a claim and relevant evidence to support it.
Argument
When you share your final piece with an audience—such as turning in your paper or posting it online—you’re doing this.
publishing
What type of context clue is used here?
A marsupial, such as a kangaroo, is a type of animal that carries its young in a pouch.
Explanation
A character that knows everyone's thoughts is considered which point of view?
Third-person Omniscent
Because attendance was down the school introduced truancy is what kind of text structure?
Cause and Effect
Restating the same details in your own words is _____?
Paraphrasing
Before you start writing, you brainstorm ideas, organize your thoughts, and create an outline.
planning
What type of context clue is used here?
The sky darkened, the wind howled, and lightning flashed in the distance. It was clear that a storm was approaching.
Inference
The main message or life lesson is what?
Theme
Saint Jude raised 16 million dollars in 2024 to fight childhood cancer is what kind of text structure?
Problem/solution
In argumentative writing _________ addresses the opposing side?
counterclaim
In this step, you improve your writing by adding details, changing word choice, and rearranging ideas for better flow.
Revising
What type of context clue is used here?
The boy was melancholy; his eyes were downcast and he spoke very little.
Inference
The highest point of tension, drama, or conflict in a story, serving as the pivotal turning point where the main character confronts the central problem is ?
Climax
A recipe would be considered which type of text structure?
Chronological
When quoting an author we must use _____.
Citations
During this stage, you turn your ideas into sentences and paragraphs without worrying about perfection.
Drafting