ESOL - SYNTHESIZING TEXTS AND EDITING/REVISING FOR CLARITY - DOL

What does it mean to synthesize information from a text?

• To summarize the main ideas.

• To combine information from different sources to form a new understanding.

• To list the details of the text in order.

• To identify only the main characters in a narrative.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

What is an explicit meaning in a text?

• A meaning that is implied but not directly stated.

• A meaning that is clearly and directly stated in the text.

• A hidden or symbolic meaning.

• A personal interpretation of the text.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is an implicit meaning in a text?

• A meaning that is suggested but not directly stated.

• A clearly stated fact in the text.

• An unrelated interpretation of the text.

• A definition found in the glossary.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

When synthesizing information from multiple texts, what should you focus on?

• Only the differences between the texts.

• How the texts support or contradict each other.

• The length of each text.

• The author’s writing style.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which of the following is an example of explicit meaning?

• "The character was nervous, though it wasn’t stated outright."

• "The sky was blue, and the sun was shining brightly."

• "The character’s sadness could be inferred from her actions."

• "The story’s theme is open to interpretation."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does it mean to infer implicit meaning from a text?

• To make assumptions without evidence.

• To draw conclusions based on clues provided in the text.

• To rewrite the text using different words.

• To directly quote the text.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

What should you do when revising a text for clarity?

• Add as many new ideas as possible.

• Remove any unnecessary words or confusing phrases.

• Use more complex vocabulary to make it sound formal.

Which of the following would most help to identify implicit meaning in a text?

• Reading only the conclusion.

• Paying attention to the author’s word choice and tone.

• Ignoring the context in which the words are used.

• Only focusing on the facts directly stated.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

What is the purpose of revising a written draft?

• To correct grammatical mistakes.

• To improve the organization, structure, and content of the writing.

• To change the topic of the essay.

• To replace simple words with more complex ones.

What does it mean to edit for grammar in standard American English?

• To change the topic of the text.

• To check for sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and proper punctuation.

• To add more creative ideas.

• To reword every sentence for better flow.