ELA Key Terms - Flashcard 3

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States an opinion or agrees or disagrees with a point of view.

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Opinion Text

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The opinion or perspective of the writer on a specific topic.

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Point of View

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What a piece of writing is about.

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Topic

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The beginning of a piece of writing. It should let readers know what they will be reading about, and it should set up the main idea, or thesis, of the writing.

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Introduction

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The way in which a piece of writing is structured. Similar ideas and illustrations should be grouped together and the order of the information should make sense.

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Organization

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Details that support your opinion in a piece of writing.

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Reasons

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A statement that can be proven.

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Fact

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A statement that cannot be proven because it states a writer's belief or judgement about something.

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Opinion

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Words or groups of words that link one idea to the next. Also called transition words. Examples include also, another, therefore, more, because, on the other hand, for example, and in conclusion.

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Linking Words and Phrases

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The end of a piece of writing. It should sum up the main purpose of the writing and provide an overall takeaway for the reader.

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Concluding Statement