Vocabulary
The person/people that you are writing for.
What is audience?
The main idea of your essay; always indicates that there are two sides to the issue; may set limits to the essay by identifying themes for topic exploration.
What is discursive thesis?
Words or phrases that connect one idea to another.
What are transitions?
List 2 alternatives to using "to summarize" or "in conclusion" stated in the text.
Clearly, evidently, apparently, therefore, it appears that, the evidence seems to suggest, after considering, a closer look reveals.
When the writer hints at what is going to happen, so the reader can predict what is to come.
What is foreshadowing?
The type of language used for purpose or in a particular setting.
What is Register?
Formula for an Impeccable Introduction
A: Attention Getter
T: Topics
T: Thesis
A sentence that identifies the main idea of the paragraph.
What is a topic sentence?
A thought, idea or opinion formed after careful consideration of information or experience.
What is reflection?
The factual information that supports your reasons.
What is evidence?
The reason for writing something.
What is Purpose?
A well-known quotation, some persuasive data, and/or a familiar reference.
The body paragraph should always contain a combination of ________ and __________.
reasons and evidence or input and output.
The conclusion of your essay is more than restating the points; it is an evaluation of the ___________ presented throughout the essay.
What is evidence?
In response to the prompt you should have ______ topics with examples (input) and details (output) to discuss in your essay
What is four?
The attitude of the writer towards their subject or audience.
What is Tone?
Defining terms and setting limits, giving a sense of why it matters, positive and negative.
What is introducing the topic?
confirm, connects, demonstrates, affirms, indicates, associates, clarifies.
What are words for linking evidence to the claim?
If your insights aren't a reflection of the evidence, they may not be _________. No matter how you feel about an issue by essay's end, take care to provide a logical response to the information you shared.
What is relevant?
To write about an issue or topic in depth from multiple perspectives.
What is discuss?
The circumstances and information you need to know in order to fully understand an issue.
What is context?
"I Think" , :I Feel" , "in my essay" , personal input/experiences
What are things not write in your essay?
The use of key words can be helpful: When introducing a new reason to support the thesis and after evidence is presented, to connect it back to your thesis.
What is maintaining focus?
Though a discursive essay should be not be ______ it is important to offer your perspective with an evidence-based opinion.
What is biased?
*Science & Technology
*Government & Politics
*Environment
*Social Relationships
*Media, Sports, & Entertainment
What is the Hand Approach?