This term is used in place of elaboration. Unlike elaboration, where students could simply state their feelings, beliefs and thoughts, students must now find this to support their argument.
What is evidence?
100
Like argumentative writing, informational writing requires students to find textual evidence for support. This type of writing is similar to what other form of informational writing, but is different because it requires fact-based support?
What is expository?
100
When an agency is not-for-profit, research-based, and often tax-exempt, it is referred to as an 'organization.' What is the 3 letter acronym in a web address that refers to organization?
What is .org?
100
When using information from an outside source, it is important to do this.
What is give credit to the author/article/media source?
100
When shifting between ideas or textual support, student should use these words or phrases to provide fluency within and between their sentences.
What is transitional words and phrases?
200
In an argument, this term is used in place of a topic sentence. Like a topic sentence, its purpose is to maintain focus in a body paragraph.
What is a central idea.
200
Informational writing does not require students to take a position on a topic, but does require that information presented in the essay is supported. This type of support should come from where?
What is non-fiction and information-based texts/media?
200
When a government agency has a website, what is the three letter acronym in the web address?
What is .gov?
200
When writing an essay, it is best to find evidence/information from where?
What is select reputable media and text references that best support the argument or topic being addressed.
200
This is a critical part of writing an essay. It requires students to identify their type of writing and topic, map out their strategy, jot down notes, and organize their information.
What is planning?
300
In an argumentative essay, it is important for students to be prepared for the other side of the argument. This is the term used when students anticipate and address potential opposition to their argument.
What is a counterclaim/counter argument?
300
When creating an informational essay it is acceptable to use personal experience; however, students must modify it to remove personal pronouns (I, we, my, me, our, etc.). This form of writing is known as what?
What is objective (3rd person)?
300
If a corporation or special interest agency writes a research brief or news article, it is partial to one side of an argument. This is known as what?
What is bias?
300
When must students give credit to sources when they use ideas, direct quotations or theories?
What is always?
300
According to the rubric, introductions and conclusions should be what for the reader?
What is satisfying/engaging/interesting?
400
This is a synonym for the word argument. It is the statement or statements made that require evidence and textual support.
What is a claim?
400
When writing an informational essay, it is important not to do this with the articles/media being used for support.
What is summarize them?
400
Who can purchase a .com and update or modify Wikipedia?
What is anybody?
400
When writing an argumentative essay, students should use text citations as what?
What is evidence for their claim?
400
These are important parts of the writing process. They ensure that the writer stays on topic, fixes mistakes in content and conventions, and provides an opportunity to improve writing before turning in a writing assignment.
What is revising and editing?
500
When writing an argument, a student must pick a side. This is called what?
What is the topic position?
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: All groups must name as many transition words as they can :)
Answers may vary
500
When an academic institution creates a website, this is the three letter acronym included in the web address.
What is .edu?
500
When writing an informational essay, students should use text citations as what?
What is support for their topic?
500
When drafting an essay, it is important to keep this in mind. Some use the strategy of writing this on the top of their planning page. It will help ensure that the information and central ideas shared in the essay are organized effectively and are properly addressed.