CENTRAL IDEA
What is a central/main idea?
The main point of the text, the main idea.
Analyze means...
To examine something carefully and explain its different parts/meaning
What is theme?
The message of the text, what the author wants the readers to learn or take away from the text. The theme is UNIVERSAL (general, can apply to anyone).
A transition that means "also"
- In addition to,
- Furthermore,
What statement is found in the introduction of an essay?
Thesis statement
What are details?
Pieces of information that support the central idea.
Information in the text that helps the reader determine the meaning of zna unknown word.
What would a possible theme statement be for the texts we've read about Malala Yousafzai?
- You can overcome challenges to achieve your goals.
- People should speak up for what they believe in even when it's hard.
- =Everyone deserves the right to an education.
A transition that means "But,"
-"However,"
The end paragraph of an essay
conclusion
If James Kofi Anaan was sold into child slavery by his parents, we can assume that....
- His family was poor
- His family was very desperate for money
A complete sentence has...
a subject and a verb
What are the paragraphs of an essay called where you provide details and evidence that support your thesis (HINT: NOT the intro or conclusion)
Body paragraphs
AN incomplete sentence is called a...
fragment