Commentary and Expansion Sentences

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What is the part of an argument where the writer explains their evidence and shows how it supports their claim?

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The commentary.

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What questions should you address in your commentary?

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You should address: What do I need to do to make sure the reader understands the information? Why is the evidence important? How does the evidence support the claim? (All of these questions).

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What type of sentence is: 'I can infer from the text that Billie Jo has decided that life with her father is not so bad.'?

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Commentary (CM).

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TRUE OR FALSE: You need to explain how and why the evidence is important.

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True.

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In the sentence, 'Her father was a dealer in second-hand cars and it seemed he did pretty well at it.', what type of sentence is this?

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Commentary Sentence.

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Define 'Commentary' in the context of writing.

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Commentary is the part of an argument where the writer explains the significance of the evidence and how it supports the claim.

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What is the purpose of commentary in an essay?

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The purpose of commentary is to clarify the importance of the evidence and to connect it back to the main argument or claim.

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How does commentary enhance an argument?

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Commentary enhances an argument by providing insight and analysis, helping the reader understand the relevance of the evidence.

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What is a 'Concrete Detail' (CD)?

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A Concrete Detail is a specific piece of evidence or example that supports the claim in an argument.

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What is a 'Claim' in writing?

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A Claim is a statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence.