TDW Review

Organized

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

• A chaotic arrangement of thoughts and ideas.

• A method of randomizing information.

• A way to confuse the audience with disorganized content.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Summary

• A detailed analysis of a text.

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

• An opinion about the text's content.

• A list of all the characters in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Assertion/Claim

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

• A question that seeks information or clarification.

• A fact that is universally accepted without question.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs or feelings.

Details

• Specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

• General statements that summarize the main idea.

• Vague descriptions that lack clarity.

• Unrelated facts that do not connect to the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Inference

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

• A random guess without any basis.

• An assumption made without any evidence.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Analyze

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

• To summarize the main points of a text without interpretation.

• To critique the author's writing style and grammar.

• To memorize the text for future reference.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Fact

• Information that is true and can be proven.

• A personal belief or opinion.

• A statement that cannot be verified.

• An assumption based on speculation.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Context

• The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

• A summary of the main ideas in a text.

• The author's personal opinion about the text.

• The main argument presented in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Transition Words

• Words that indicate a conclusion in writing.

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

• Words that describe the setting in a narrative.

• Words that express strong emotions.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Implicit

• Directly stated; clearly expressed.

• Not directly stated; must be inferred.

• Clearly defined; easy to understand.

• Explicitly mentioned; no need for inference.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2