ELA- Unit 2 Vocabulary

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What is 'informational writing'?

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Writing that tells the reader about something, gives facts, or explains something.

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What is a 'claim'?

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The writer's position on an issue or problem.

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Fill in the blank: A ________ is an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event.

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primary source.

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the quality of being trusted and believed.

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credibility.

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What is a 'thesis statement'?

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A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay.

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What is 'secondary source'?

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An account of an event created by someone who did not witness the event.

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What does 'credibility' mean in writing?

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The quality of being trusted and believed in the context of information.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To clearly state the main argument or purpose of a paper.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is created by someone who experienced the event, while a secondary source is created by someone who did not.

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What is 'persuasive writing'?

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Writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.