Wacky Words for CBA

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Claim

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A statement or central idea that you need to support with evidence.

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Conclude

Back

To bring something to an end or to reach a decision.

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Organizational Structure

Back

The way in which the parts of something are arranged or organized.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. (persuade, inform, entertain)

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Summary

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A retell of the main ideas of the story in your own words.

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Photograph

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An image taken by a camera.

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Descriptive Word

Back

A word that describes a noun or pronoun, providing more detail.

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Transition

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A word or phrase that links different ideas between sentences.

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Conclusion

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The end of your paper. Restate the central idea, end on a hope or a wish.