BrainPOP: Writing Skills – Definitions – Flashcards
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A central point
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the main idea of a piece of writing
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The main idea is _____ by supporting details.
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backed
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In an essay, details are _________ .
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evidence
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evidence
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something which shows that something else exists or is true; examples, proof or explanations.
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To be effective, main ideas _________
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must be supported by facts.
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topic
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general subject
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detail
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supports the subtopic and what the author (writer) is trying to say with examples
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draft
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the first attempt at writing an essay
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revise
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to make changes especially to correct or improve (something)
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proofread
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to read and correct mistakes in (a written or printed piece of writing)
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Compared to topics and subtopics, details
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are more specific.
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Outline
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helps you structure your ideas.
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Introduction
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includes the topic, the main idea, the thesis statement, and 3 subtopics (subordinate ideas).
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Conclusion
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the final paragraph
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Thesis Statement
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The main point or opinion the author (writer) is trying to communicate.
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Subordinate ideas
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another word for subtopics. They are the reasons for the thesis statement.
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Supporting Details
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These are specific examples to support the subtopics or subordinate ideas.
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Subordinate means
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secondary
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Topic Sentence
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The first sentence of the supporting paragraphs. This sentence restates one of the subtopics (subordinate ideas) from the introductory paragraph.
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The thesis statement is found in the
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introductory paragraph and again in the conclusion
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After you write your thesis statement,
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you must support it with at least 3 subtopics (subordinate ideas).
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A thesis statement is an ______ and the examples you use to support it are ______ .
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opinion - facts
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Supporting Paragraphs
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Where the writer expands (writes more about) the 3 subtopics (subordinate ideas) identified in the introduction.
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Supporting paragraphs begin with
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a topic sentence that restates an idea from the introductory paragraph.
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The concluding paragraph contains
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a restatement of the thesis statement and the subtopics (subordinate ideas).
