TDW & Annotating Review

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What are context clues?

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Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To make the meaning of something clear or understandable.

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What is the purpose of annotating a text?

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To allow you to interact with, understand, and think about what the text is saying.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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

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What type of TDW requires you to argue a side and refute a counterclaim?

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Persuasive writing.

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What are annotations?

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Notes or comments added to a text to provide explanation or commentary.

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What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing?

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Informative writing aims to inform or educate the reader, while persuasive writing aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What are transition words?

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Words or phrases that help to connect ideas and guide the reader through a text.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement or assertion that can be argued or supported with evidence.