Academic Vocabulary Quiz (5 words to know + RICE)

The main point or argument you are trying to make in your writing

• Evidence

• Paraphrase

• Claim/Thesis

• Revision

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A claim/conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

• Inference

• Citation

• Explanation

• Restate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Facts, examples, data, quotes, etc. that support your claims

• Evidence/Details

• Claim/Thesis

• Direct Quote

• Paraphrase

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

To mention the source of information by the author's name

• Cite

• Revision

• Inference

• Elaboration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

The complete details of a source in a specific format (for instance, MLA)

• Explanation

• Evidence/Details

• Citation

• Claim/Thesis

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The process of reworking and improving a draft

• Restate

• Revision

• Direct Quote

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Presenting evidence from a text in one's own words instead of the author's

• Paraphrase

• Restate

• Evidence/Details

• Elaboration

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Using an author's exact words in your writing

• Direct Quote

• Citation

• Claim/Thesis

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

showing the connection between your presentation of evidence (usually a quote) and your claim/thesis in your writing

• Paraphrase

• Elaboration

• Explanation

• Cite

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Providing more information and reasons to make the connection between your evidence and your claim

• Evidence/Details

• Elaboration

• Revision

• Citation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6