Writing Flashcards
Argumentative texts
A form of writing in which the author makes a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence.
Argument
The main statement of an argumentative text which appears in the introduction; the main point or background for the claim.
Claim
Ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.
Counterclaim
A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim.
Introduction
Explains to readers what they will be reading about by setting up the main idea (thesis) of the writing (hook/background/claim)
Organization
The way a piece of writing is structured
Informational Evidence
supports the premise or reason for the claim; (facts, expert opinions, quotes, statistics, and definitions)
Literary Evidence
The character’s thoughts, words, or actions that may support an idea or claim.
Credible
supported by facts so that it is believable or persuasive
Relationships
How ideas are related
Cohesion
The flow of sentences and paragraphs from one to another (using words or phrases of transition)
Formal Style
Language used in essays, research papers, or formal letters must match the purpose and audience; no slang or text speech is allowed here
Concluding statement
Sums up the main purpose of the writing and provides a take-away to the reader (Mic Drop sentence)
Topic
what the piece of writing is about (usually one word)
Formatting
The way in which a piece of writing is organized (ie: using headings and subheadings)
Multimedia
Different ways to present the information: writing, art, presentations, photographs, charts and videos
Transition
A word, phrase, or clause that links one idea to the next (For example)
Precise Language
Specific and vivid words and phrases used to make meaning more clear.
Narrative
A real or imaginary story
Event
a single thing that happens to a character or that a character sees
Orient the reader
to engage or draw interest to the reader
Narrator
The person the writer chooses to tell the story
Sequence
The order of events
Dialogue
The exact words the characters are saying are usually encased in quotation marks. Each time a new character speaks, a new paragraph begins.
Description
Using words or phrases that help the reader feel as though he or she is living in the story
Pacing
The speed at which a story is told. This is accomplished by character description, setting, thoughts, use of sensory language or figurative language, details, length of sentences, and dialogue as well as word choice.
Reflection
A mental process by which a character analyzes something he or she experienced, heard, or saw.
Sensory Language
Allows the reader to experiece the way things look, smell, sound, feel, or taste. (The hot spring smelled like rotten eggs).
Conclusion
How the story ends. It can end anywhere but the reader needs to feel like the story is over.
Audience
The people who will be reading the story or piece of writing. The writer should adjust the vocabulary to meet the needs of the reader’s understanding of the topic.
Writing Process
The order in which a writing should take place. Prewriting (planning), Drafting (first writing with mistakes), Revising and Editing (make it sound better and fix errors), Proofreading (Check one more time from beginning to end), and Publishing (final draft with no mistakes).
Research
The gathering of information in order to learn more about a topic
Source
a book, article, website, person, or piece of media that contains information
Credibility
Using evidence and facts to support the writer’s reasoning allows the writer to be trusted or credible.
Paraphrase
To use someone else’s ideas but express them in your own words without changing the meaning. Paraphrases must be cited properly by providing the reader with the name of the original source.
Plagiarism
Presenting the words, works, or ideas of someone else as though they are your own (stealing someone else’s ideas).
Citation
The way an author lets the readers know that certain information came from someone else other than himself.
