Unit 1
Definition of arduous
extremely difficult to achieve
Definition of inherently
in a way that forms the basic nature of something
Synonyms for the affluence
wealth, abundance, profusion
Definition of encroach
to advance or intrude beyond set limits
Example of the word indemnity
But we shall not be disavowed by the nation, and their act of indemnity will confirm & not weaken the Constitution, by more strongly marking out its lines.
What is textual evidence?
evidence gathered from the source or text that supports an argument or thesis
How do you find the central idea?
Ask yourself these questions:
- What is the author's purpose in writing this?
- What is the topic?
Also, pay close attention to opening and closing paragraphs
What does an "appeal to pathos" mean?
appealing to your audience's emotions
What is a rhetorical feature?
What is analogical reasoning?
A type of thinking that relies upon an analogy
What is an informational essay?
a writing where you describe something to the reader without using an opinion and stating information in a formal matter
What is plagiarism?
using someone’s research, writing, or ideas as your own without giving the source proper credit.
When editing and proofreading for grammar what is something you should look out for?
- parts of speech (usage, tense, agreement)
- sentence structure and variety
- repetition
Describe a compound-complex sentence
two independent clauses with at least one dependent clause
What does publishing mean?
handing off your finalized argument essay to your audience
In the excerpt from “This Virtual Lab Will Revolutionize Science Class,” which idea is implied but not directly stated?
Students are much more engaged in an activity when it is presented in a high-interest simulation.
In “Everyday Survival,” the author expresses the viewpoint that you should not revel in your accomplishments until you have completed what you started.
Which sentence from the article conveys this viewpoint through the author’s voice?
Statistically speaking, most mountaineering accidents happen on the descent.
A problem that is shared in the "Changes have Consequences" section of the brochure “Climate Change in National Parks” is that “Many climate change consequences make it difficult for park managers to preserve the resources unimpaired.”
How effectively does the brochure present a solution to this problem?
Select all that apply.
The brochure lacks a clear solution to this specific problem, but it expands on the issue by explaining the different climate change consequences in several national parks in the US.
The brochure lacks a clear solution to this specific problem, but it provides explanations of how national parks and scientists will deal with climate change in the parks.
Read the excerpt from President Woodrow Wilson’s speech “The Meaning of Liberty.”
Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence or attended with close comprehension to the real character of it when you have heard it read? If you have, you will know that it is not a Fourth of July oration. The Declaration of Independence was a document preliminary to war. It was a vital piece of practical business, not a piece of rhetoric; and if you will pass beyond those preliminary passages which we are accustomed to quote about the rights of men and read into the heart of the document you will see that it is very express and detailed, that it consists of a series of definite specifications concerning actual public business of the day. Not the business of our day, for the matter with which it deals is past, but the business of that first revolution by which the Nation was set up, the business of 1776. Its general statements, its general declarations cannot mean anything to us unless we append to it a similar specific body of particulars as to what we consider the essential business of our own day.
Which option most accurately describes Wilson’s purpose in this excerpt?
to use the Declaration of Independence as a model to specifically address the circumstances of the United States in 1914
Reread Shirley Chisholm’s speech “Equal Rights for Women.”
Which excerpt best identifies a conclusion of Chisholm’s argument?
What we need are laws to protect working people, to guarantee them fair pay, safe working conditions, protection against sickness and layoffs, and provision for dignified, comfortable retirement.
What is a topic that you could write an informational essay on?
Social media and the effects it has on body image
When citing a source what should you begin with?
the title of the article in quotation marks or video/audio file in italics.
What is one thing your informational essay should include?
Answers may vary:
- an interesting introduction
- a clear, focused thesis statement
- sufficient, accurate, and relevant evidence to support your thesis statement
- graphic aids and formatting as appropriate
- a thoughtful conclusion
- an annotated bibliography in MLA format
What should the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay look like?
What is one thing you should do before submitting your final draft?
Answers may vary:
- check your spelling
- check for complete sentences
- confirm that subjects and verbs agree