Georgia Milestones Grade 7 ELA Writing Key Terms Review

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What should a concluding statement do?

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Sum up the main purpose of the writing and provide an overall takeaway.

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What is the purpose of a counterclaim in persuasive writing?

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To oppose or disagree with another claim and strengthen the writer's argument.

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To ________________ means to use someone else's ideas and to express those ideas in your own words.

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paraphrase

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What is an example of a transition in writing?

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Also.

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What is the purpose of cohesion in writing?

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To clarify the relationships between different parts of the text.

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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 does it mean to cite a source?

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To give credit to the original author or creator of the information used.

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What is the role of evidence in persuasive writing?

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To support the writer's claims and arguments.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.