TDW & Annotating Review

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What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does it mean to explain something?

Back

To make the meaning of something clear or understandable.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the purpose of annotating a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Back

Persuasive writing.

Front

What are annotations?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the difference between informative and persuasive writing?

Back

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

Front

What are transition words?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is a claim in writing?

Back

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