CheckPoint Review Writing

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What should you do when you copy words from a text?

Back

Surround the copied words with quotation marks.

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What are transitions like 'For Example...' used for?

Back

To introduce the evidence.

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What is the correct structure of an ECR?

Back

Introduction, body paragraph, Conclusion.

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What does the example 'Mother measures rice grains left in the bin. Not enough to last till payday at the end of the month' illustrate in the RACES writing strategy?

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Citing the evidence.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

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To use evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What does ECR stand for in writing?

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Evidence, Claim, Reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a Topic Sentence?

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To state the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does the 'R' in RACES stand for?

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Restate the question.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the role of a conclusion in writing?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis.