Research & Informational Text

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Reliable/Credible means...

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We can trust it is correct.

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What shows the EVIDENCE in an essay?

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A 2017 study from Harvard showed, "...the part of the brain that controls reasoning and impulses...develops last."

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Direct Quote or Paraphrase? "Adults and teens don't think the same way when making decisions around their friends."

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Paraphrase

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Which words show the MAIN IDEAS of the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs? "Hence, because of development in certain areas of the brain, which can also lead to extreme focus on peers, teenagers act in ways that can confuse and frustrate adults."

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development in areas of the brain AND extreme focus on peers

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CITE means...

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To say where your facts or quotes came from (show title and author).

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What is a Direct Quote?

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A word-for-word repetition of what someone else has said or written.

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What is a Paraphrase?

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A restatement of someone else's ideas in your own words.

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What is the purpose of citing sources?

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To give credit to the original author and to allow readers to verify the information.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.