Vocabulary
While reading, this is the process of highlighting information and writing comments or notes in the margins.
What are "Annotations" or "Annotate the Text"?
The first step of the unpacking strategy.
What is restating the question/prompt as a “Do” and “What” to accurately answer all parts of the question?
The process of removing the question words without using pronouns to make a general statement about the topic of the question. It can also serve as your “hook” for your paragraph response.
What is Restate the question?
A clear and controlling idea that supports your focus of the essay and is supported by three reasons.
What is a thesis statement?
An "Attention Grabber” to draw readers in. Examples include an opening statement, quote, question, or statistic.
What is a "Hook"?
The second step of the unpacking strategy.
What is identifying the "Do" Verbs (Actions)?
The last step of the RACES writing strategy - tying all of your ideas back to your first statement in your paragraph response. It should NOT simply repeat what you said but it also cannot add any new information.
What is the "Sum it Up" or "Conclusion"?
The first sentence in each body paragraph which introduces the main idea (or reasons).
What are topic sentences?
The third step of the unpacking strategy.
What is identifying the “What” Nouns?
The second step in the RACES constructed response strategy. A complete and accurate statement to the prompt.
What is "Answer" or "State your answer for all parts of the question"?
The type and amount of paragraphs that use specific evidence to illustrate your informative points
What are the 3 body paragraphs?
This essay explains; elaborates; clarifies; gives reasons; offers solutions.
What is an explanatory (informational/expository) essay?
The fourth step of the unpacking strategy.
What is Outline the Response?
This is the third step of the RACES writing strategy. The process of referring to the text directly for information to support your topic/claim.
What is "Cite the Evidence"?
TEACHER BONUS QUESTION (DOUBLE POINTS)
A word or phrase that connects one idea to another. This connection is recommended at the start of each body paragraph or between paragraphs.
What are "Transitions"?
Before writing the essay, this is the plan or outline for the explanatory/expository/informational essay.
What is a column chart?
The process of expressing how your evidence supports your claim or how the quote strengthens your claim.
What is "Explain the Evidence" or "Provide Reasoning"?
Includes a restated thesis, a summary of the main ideas, and a call-to-action statement.
What is the Conclusion?