TDW Review

Organized

• A structure that presents ideas in a clear and logical manner.

• A chaotic arrangement of thoughts and ideas.

• A method of randomizing information.

• A way to confuse the audience with disorganized content.

Summary

• A detailed analysis of a text.

• A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

• An opinion about the text's content.

• A list of all the characters in the text.

Assertion/Claim

• A statement that is declared to be true, but may require evidence.

• A question that seeks information or clarification.

• A fact that is universally accepted without question.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs or feelings.

Details

• Specific pieces of information that support the main idea.

• General statements that summarize the main idea.

• Vague descriptions that lack clarity.

• Unrelated facts that do not connect to the main idea.

Inference

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

• A random guess without any basis.

• An assumption made without any evidence.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

Analyze

• To closely study a text, interpret its meanings, and explore why the author made certain choices.

• To summarize the main points of a text without interpretation.

• To critique the author's writing style and grammar.

• To memorize the text for future reference.

Fact

• Information that is true and can be proven.

• A personal belief or opinion.

• A statement that cannot be verified.

• An assumption based on speculation.

Context

• The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

• A summary of the main ideas in a text.

• The author's personal opinion about the text.

• The main argument presented in the text.

Transition Words

• Words that indicate a conclusion in writing.

• Words used to connect ideas in your writing; lets your reader know you are moving on to another idea.

• Words that describe the setting in a narrative.

• Words that express strong emotions.

Implicit

• Directly stated; clearly expressed.

• Not directly stated; must be inferred.

• Clearly defined; easy to understand.

• Explicitly mentioned; no need for inference.