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language arts
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English
7th Grade
09/23/2009

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S in Slams
Definition
Sentence. Write your answers in complete sentences
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L (Slams)
Definition
Lines. The number of lines on an answer sheet gives you and idea of how long your answer should be.
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A (Slams)
Definition
Answer. Answer the question that the test asks
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M (slams)
Definition
mechanics. u should write without mistakes
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S (Slams)
Definition
Support. Remember to support your answer with details from selection
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Thesis
Definition
The main idea that the author attempts to support in the writing piece
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Compare/Contrast
Definition
how things are alike/and/or different
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Infer/Inference
Definition
A logical guess based on facts and ones knowledge
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Primary Purpose
Definition
The main reason
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Sequence
Definition
A pattern or order organized that show steps or stages in a process
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Summary
Definition
To briefly retell the main ideas of a piece of writing in ones own words. ex: to summarize the story in a book in your own words.
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Conclude
Definition
A statement or belief on evidence and/or knowledge
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Paraphrase
Definition
Restating information in ones own words
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Persuasive technique
Definition
Trying to sway (change) others feelings or belief
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Plagiarism
Definition
to steal or pass of ideas as one's own
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Subheading
Definition
A title or heading that comes after the main title
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Drawing conclusions
Definition
to make a judgement and arrive at a belief
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Graphic organizers
Definition
a word picture. A visual illuastration of a verbal statement that helps to understand the words
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synthesizing information
Definition
 take individual pieces of information and combine them together... to better understand the info
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