Essay and Constructed Response (Definitions)

Front

Details forming the backbone of a body paragraph, including facts/examples/evidence, often as quotes or paraphrases. Also known as 'evidence.'

Back

Concrete Detail (CD)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Sentences expressing opinion or analysis, also known as reasoning.

Back

Commentary (CM)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

First sentence in a body paragraph; includes a claim.

Back

Topic Sentence (TS)

Front

Last sentence in a body paragraph, providing closure.

Back

Concluding Sentence (CS)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Phrase that prepares the reader for the next sentence. Examples: For example, In addition, Furthermore.

Back

Transition

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Writing that blends a transition and a quote.

Back

Lead-in

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Direct evidence from a text used in Concrete Details.

Back

Quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Reference to a page number in a source.

Back

Citation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Sources used in an essay, typically in MLA format.

Back

Works Cited / Bibliography

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

Rewording a direct quote in your own words, found in Concrete Details.

Back

Paraphrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1