Literacy II Key Vocabulary
The ability to use language to communicate effectively, make sense of the world, and function in society.
What is Literacy?
Something a person or group wants to achieve, usually with a plan of action.
What is an agenda?
Combining two or more ideas in order to create something more complex in support of a new idea.
What is Synthesis?
Written or spoken communication to develop knowledge and understanding.
What is Discourse?
The principles of right and wrong that guide an individual or group in making decisions.
What are Ethics?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What are the parts of a body paragraph?
A type of conversation inspired by the Greek philosopher Socrates that allows students to work together to build their own ideas and drive them to new understandings.
What is a Socratic Seminar/ Discussion?
Having a particular viewpoint that favors one idea over another, usually in an unfair way.
What is Bias?
Hook, Background Information, Thesis
What are the parts of an Introduction?
An argument between individuals or groups with different views.
What is a Debate?
The use of exciting or shocking stories or language (usually loaded language) at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.
What is Sensationalism?
Steps that are repeated when synthesizing two or more texts in your writing.
What are Evidence and Reasoning?
A system of ideas and practices, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
What is Ideology?
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
What is Propaganda?
The most important point or message that the author is trying to convey.
What is Central Idea/ Main Idea?