informational text essay academic vocabulary with lesson plan
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Informational Text EssayAcademic Vocabulary with Lesson PlanAnother Common Core Made Easy Slideshow from teacher1stop.com
Prepare your paper for note takingUsing the Cornell Note format, you will write the academic vocabulary word on the left hand side and the definition on the right. Be sure to leave room for writing teacher comments and example sentences. Your topic is “Informational Text Essay Academic Vocabulary.” Next write your Essential Question based on your teacher’s input. There are 7 terms. Be sure to leave enough spaces between words and definitions to be able to go back and provide examples of each.Bonus: Can anyone tell me the difference between academic vocabulary and story vocabulary?
1. ClaimA claim is a strong statement that
is stated as true, but can be challenged.
Example: Should students where uniforms? Is NOT a claim because
it is stated as a question.“All students should wear
uniforms.” is an example of a claim because it makes the
statement that sounds like it is true but most students would
challenge this statement.
Writing an effective claim, one must engage the following:The claim…• Is the main statement or argument of the essay. It’s effectiveness sets the tone for the whole essay.• Defines your paper’s objective.• Is very specific.• Is a statement NOT a question.
2. Textual EvidenceTextual evidence is
proof/support taken from a reliable text resource and is
derived from reading the text to locate information that can be
placed in your essay. The format can be provided as direct quotes, paraphrased or used to back up your theory. Remember you must cite your
source (next slide).
3. ResearchOxford Dictionaries offers the best definition of research that I have found. “Research is the systematic
investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.”
4. AnalyzeWebster dictionary says to
synthesize is “to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the
nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful
examination.”It can sometimes be hard to slow
down and study text for close reading and understanding, but in
order to write an effective essay, one must take the time for close reading and analysis to see if the potential
source will enhance your essay.
5. SynthesizeWebster dictionary says to
synthesize is “to make (something) by combining
different things.”Synthesizing can sometimes be
hard to understand. The best way to think of it is to take a bunch of information from several sources
and break it down to a clear, concise, well-written format that
is easy for the reader to understand.
6. ExplicitExplicit means to clearly state something with all
details included so that there is no misunderstanding or
room for doubt.It is important for writing to
be explicit so that your reader has a good
understanding of what you have written.
7. CitationTo avoid plagiarism, you must always cite your sources. Citation means to give credit to the publication (Internet
or printed source) where you found your information, graphic or photo. This can be done using A.P.A.® or
M.L.A.® format depending on which one your school uses. Attach a page at
the end of your essay and title it “Sources”, “Citations”, or
“References”, find your reference on the Internet or your library for these
formats and give credit to your publisher.
Popular Internet Citation Sites• http://www.mla.org/• http://www.apastyle.org/• http://www.easybib.com/• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/• http://citationmachine.net/index2.php
All done!Now, find a partner and work together to provide examples of
each term. We will share out at the end of the hour.Optional bonus: Using chart paper and colored markers, have
students make charts with all their academic vocabulary words on them and hang them around the room for easy reference.
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