Understanding the 'Says, Means, Matters' Graphic Organizer

What is the purpose of the "Says, Means, Matters" graphic organizer according to the text?

• To help students create a bibliography for their research

• To assist in the systematic breakdown of research and analysis for essay-writing

• To provide a template for writing fictional stories

• To offer a method for peer-reviewing essays

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which step in using the "Says, Means, Matters" organizer involves reflecting on the significance of the novel's themes or the essay's thesis?

• Step 1: Gather Quotes and Paraphrase

• Step 2: Analyze the Importance

• Using the Organizer for Research

• Integration into the Essay

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should be included in the "SAY" column of the "Says, Means, Matters" organizer?

• Personal opinions about the text

• Direct quotes from the research sources

• A list of references for the essay

• Paraphrased versions of the quotes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the function of the Academic Sentence Starters provided at the bottom of the "Says, Means, Matters" document?

• To help with the formatting of the essay

• To provide a conclusion for the essay

• To assist in framing analysis and connecting ideas cohesively

• To create an introduction for the essay

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Why is it important to cite properly when using quotes in the "Says, Means, Matters" organizer?

• To avoid plagiarism and add credibility to the essay

• To make the essay longer and more detailed

• To comply with formatting requirements only

• To express the author's personal views more clearly

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3