Key Terms and Concepts

Front

Central ideas

Back

The main points an author wants the reader to take away

Front

Human rights violations

Back

When basic human rights (right to seek asylum, freedom of expression) aren’t protected.

Front

Main idea

Back

Same as central idea

Front

Supporting details

Back

Evidence that explains the main idea

Front

Over the course of

Back

As time goes by

Front

Analyze

Back

Separate into parts for close study

Front

Purpose

Back

The reason guiding an action

Front

Model

Back

A standard that is suitable for imitation. A correct example

Front

Structure

Back

Something made up by a number of parts

Front

Painted Essay

Back

A color coded tool to write essays.