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1 Lesson # 3 Writing Details Argument Summarize Transition Context
Evidence Paraphrase

2 Argument (noun) Definition: statement, reason, or fact for or against a specific subject Sentence: My reason or argument for wanting a dog was that it would teach me to be responsible. Adjective Argumentative Verbs Arguing, Argues

3 Summarize: (verb) Definition: to create a shortened version giving the main points Sentence: I summarized the short story by writing a description of the main events. Noun: Summary

4 Transition noun Definition: words linking one subject or idea to another Sentence: The transitional words clearly linked the ideas. Adjective Transitional Verbs Transitioning, Transitions

5 Context* noun *also called a Link Definition: words that come before and after a particular word or passage that help explain its full meaning Sentence: It is important to know the context when trying to determine if a compliment is sincere. Adjective Contextual

6 Evidence noun Definition: factual information (CD or quote) used to support an argument or help explain Sentence: I used factual evidence to back up my argument Verb Evidenced

7 Paraphrase verb Definition: Restate the text in your own words; shortened version Sentence: To explain how the author used the word, I paraphrased the sentence and used synonyms. Verb Paraphrasing Paraphrased

8 Copying a Direct Quote “ ”
is NOT Paraphrasing

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