EBW Writing Terms

Front

What is the ideal length of a text summary in the introductory paragraph?

Back

2-3 sentences.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How should titles of novels be formatted?

Back

Titles of novels should be italicized or underlined.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What should a piece of evidence include?

Back

A direct quote from the text, quotation marks, and the author's last name and page number.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Where does the premise go in a paragraph?

Back

The first sentence of your body paragraph.

Front

What does EBW stand for?

Back

Evidence-Based Writing.

Front

What is the purpose of an introductory paragraph?

Back

To introduce the main topic and provide a summary of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What is the role of a conclusion in writing?

Back

To summarize the main points and provide a final perspective on the topic.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

The first sentence of a paragraph that states the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the importance of using evidence in writing?

Back

To support claims and make arguments more convincing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1