How to Create Elaborations

to add details

• elaborate

• logical progression of ideas/logical sequence of events

• mental picture

• multi-paragraph

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Expressing your thoughts in greater detail

• Elaborate

• Editorial

• Bias

• Propaganda

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which piece of elaboration makes a single statement about what you think is important?

• Value Statement

• Anecdote

• Definition

• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the process of adding more details to a basic idea called?

• Elaboration

• Summarization

• Generalization

• Simplification

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following is a method to elaborate on a topic?

• Adding examples

• Removing details

• Ignoring context

• Avoiding specifics

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In writing, what does elaboration help to achieve?

• Clarity and depth

• Confusion

• Ambiguity

• Brevity

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence is an example of elaboration?

• The cat is sleeping.

• The cat, a fluffy white Persian, is sleeping soundly on the windowsill.

• Cat sleeps.

• Sleeping cat.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a common tool used in elaboration to provide more information?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Example

• Irony

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How does elaboration affect the reader's understanding?

• Enhances understanding

• Reduces clarity

• Creates confusion

• Limits information

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of elaboration in writing?

• To expand on ideas

• To shorten text

• To obscure meaning

• To remove details

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6