TDW Review

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Organized

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A structure that presents ideas in a clear and logical manner.

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Summary

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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Assertion/Claim

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A statement that is declared to be true, but may require evidence.

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What are details?

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Specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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Analyze

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To closely study a text, interpret its meanings, and explore why the author made certain choices.

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Fact

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Information that is true and can be proven.

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Context

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

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Transition Words

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Words used to connect ideas in your writing; lets your reader know you are moving on to another idea.

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Implicit

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Not directly stated; must be inferred.