TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
Show Location
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
beneath  over there  beyond 
TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
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in front of  under  on top of 
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
beneath  over there  beyond 
in front of  under  on top of 
Add Information
Add Information
also  as well as  again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover 
similarily  another thought  considering following this  equally important 
also  as well as  again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover 
similarily  another thought  considering following this  equally important 
Show Time or Sequence
Show Time or Sequence
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
 later
 first of all  in time
earlier  before  then  soon  finally
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
 later
 first of all  in time
earlier  before  then  soon  finally
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
Clarify or Explain
Clarify or Explain
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
Show Location
TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
Show Location
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
beneath  over there  beyond 
in front of  under  on top of 
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
beneath  over there  beyond 
in front of  under  on top of 
Add Information
Add Information
also  as well as  again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover 
similarily  another thought  considering following this  equally important 
also  as well as  again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover 
similarily  another thought  considering following this  equally important 
Show Time or Sequence
Show Time or Sequence
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
 later
 first of all  in time
earlier  before  then  soon  finally
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
 later
 first of all  in time
earlier  before  then  soon  finally
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
Clarify or Explain
Clarify or Explain
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
Show Location
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
in front of  under  on top of  beneath  over there  beyond 
Add Information
also  as well as  again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover  similarly  another thought  considering following
this  equally important 
Show Time or Sequence
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
earlier  before  then  soon  finally  later  first of all  in time
Compare and Contrast
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
Clarify or Explain
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
TRANSITION/SIGNAL WORDS
Show Location
above  amid  beyond  next to  over  in the article/story …  in back of
in front of  under  on top of  beneath  over there  beyond 
Add Information
also 
 again  besides  besides that  in addition  furthermore  for example  likewise  moreover  similarly  another thought  considering following
this  equally important 
Show Time or Sequence
First  second  third  last  afterward  during  to begin with  next
at the same time  the next step  later on  simultaneously 
earlier  before  then  soon  finally  later
Compare and Contrast
either/or  even though  however  in the same way  by the same token
neither/nor  otherwise  similarly  on the other hand  conversely 
Clarify or Explain
Therefore  as a result  in summary  in conclusion  clearly then  in short
putting it simply  in other words  to put it another way  consequently 
 first of all  in time
Figurative Language: Definition / Example
Figurative Language: Definition / Example
Cliché
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.
 The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.
A brief reference to something real or in literature.
 She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities.
A resemblance of sound in words or syllables
 holy & stony; fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese
A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace
 No pain, no gain.
Hyperbole
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
Idiom
The language peculiar to a group of people
Metaphor
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the
likeness between them
 Her hair was silk.
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.  buzz, hiss, woof
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.
 open secret, seriously funny, freezer burn
Repeat a word or phrase to make a point.  A child learns to love, a child learns to live.
Oxymoron
Giving something human qualities
 The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
 The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky.
Something that stands for more then itself.
 red roses, phoenix (rebirth), fire (anger or safety)
Personification
Alliteration
Allusion
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron
Repitition
Personification
Simile
Symbol/-ism
 mile-high ice-cream cones
 She sings at the top of her lungs.
Figurative Language: Definition / Example
Cliché
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.
 The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.
A brief reference to something real or in literature.
 She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities.
A resemblance of sound in words or syllables
 holy & stony; fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese
A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace
 No pain, no gain.
Hyperbole
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
Idiom
The language peculiar to a group of people
Metaphor
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the
likeness between them
 Her hair was silk.
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.  buzz, hiss, woof
Alliteration
Allusion
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Repetition
Simile
Symbol/-ism
Cliché
Hyperbole
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
Idiom
The language peculiar to a group of people
Metaphor
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the
likeness between them
 Her hair was silk.
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.  buzz, hiss, woof
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.
 open secret, seriously funny, freezer burn
Repeat a word or phrase to make a point.  A child learns to love, a child learns to live.
Oxymoron
Giving something human qualities
 The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
 The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky.
Something that stands for more then itself.
 red roses, phoenix (rebirth), fire (anger or safety)
Personification
Allusion
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Oxymoron
Repetition
Personification
Simile
Symbol/-ism
 She sings at the top of her lungs.
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.
 open secret, seriously funny, freezer burn
Repeat a word or phrase to make a point.  A child learns to love, a child learns to live.
Giving something human qualities
 The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
 The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky.
Something that stands for more then itself.
 red roses, phoenix (rebirth), fire (anger or safety)
Figurative Language: Definition / Example
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.
 The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.
A brief reference to something real or in literature.
 She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities.
A resemblance of sound in words or syllables
 holy & stony; fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese
A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace
 No pain, no gain.
Alliteration
 mile-high ice-cream cones
 mile-high ice-cream cones
 She sings at the top of her lungs.
Cliché
The repetition of initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words.
 The wild and woolly walrus waits and wonders when we'll walk by.
A brief reference to something real or in literature.
 She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities.
A resemblance of sound in words or syllables
 holy & stony; fleet feet sweep by sleeping geese
A word or phrase that has become overly familiar or commonplace
 No pain, no gain.
Hyperbole
Big exaggeration, usually with humor
Idiom
The language peculiar to a group of people
Metaphor
Comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the
likeness between them
 Her hair was silk.
Naming a thing or an action by imitating the sound associated with it.  buzz, hiss, woof
Alliteration
Allusion
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Repetition
Simile
Symbol/-ism
 mile-high ice-cream cones
 She sings at the top of her lungs.
A figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms.
 open secret, seriously funny, freezer burn
Repeat a word or phrase to make a point.  A child learns to love, a child learns to live.
Giving something human qualities
 The stuffed bear smiled as the little boy hugged him close.
A figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
 The sun is like a yellow ball of fire in the sky.
Something that stands for more then itself.
 red roses, phoenix (rebirth), fire (anger or safety)
A Few Important Academic Terms
A Few Important Academic Terms
Analysis/Analyze
When you analyze a text, you give it meaning beyond what the text tells you directly.
Analysis/Analyze
When you analyze a text, you give it meaning beyond what the text tells you directly.
Argue/Argument
Argue/Argument
Describe
Academic argument states a position or claim about an issue and justifies this claim
with specific evidence. It is impersonal (no I, me, my, etc.), logical, & evidence-based).
To give a clear, detailed picture of something in a description, by answering the
questions: What does or did this look like, sound like, feel like?
Describe
Academic argument states a position or claim about an issue and justifies this claim
with specific evidence. It is impersonal (no I, me, my, etc.), logical, & evidence-based).
To give a clear, detailed picture of something in a description, by answering the
questions: What does or did this look like, sound like, feel like?
Discuss
To consider all sides of a question with a fairly open mind.
Discuss
To consider all sides of a question with a fairly open mind.
Evaluate
Answer the question: What is the value, truth or quality of this text, movie, song, etc.
Evaluate
Answer the question: What is the value, truth or quality of this text, movie, song, etc.
Expository
Explains something to the audience. Most textbooks use expository text.
Expository
Explains something to the audience. Most textbooks use expository text.
Interpret
Answer the question: What is the meaning or significance of this text or event?
Interpret
Answer the question: What is the meaning or significance of this text or event?
Narrative
Writing that tells a story or gives information is a story-like format.
Narrative
Writing that tells a story or gives information is a story-like format.
Paraphrase
You use roughly the same number of words to put someone else’s words into your own.
Paraphrase
You use roughly the same number of words to put someone else’s words into your own.
Quote
When you quote a source, you use someone else’s exact words and enclose them in
quotation marks to show they are borrowed. “…..”
Quote
When you quote a source, you use someone else’s exact words and enclose them in
quotation marks to show they are borrowed. “…..”
React
Respond to text by bringing in your own experiences and prior knowledge.
React
Respond to text by bringing in your own experiences and prior knowledge.
Summarize
In your own words, state the main idea and most important details of a text.
Summarize
In your own words, state the main idea and most important details of a text.
Synthesize
To blend information from many sources; determine which "fits together."
Synthesize
To blend information from many sources; determine which "fits together."
Textual Evidence
Evidence from a text used to support an argument/position. It is provided in the form of
quotation, paraphrase, and/or description.
Textual Evidence
Evidence from a text used to support an argument/position. It is provided in the form of
quotation, paraphrase, and/or description.
Thesis Statement
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.
Thesis Statement
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.
A Few Important Academic Terms
A Few Important Academic Terms
Analysis/Analyze
When you analyze a text, you give it meaning beyond what the text tells you directly.
Analysis/Analyze
When you analyze a text, you give it meaning beyond what the text tells you directly.
Argue/Argument
Argue/Argument
Describe
Academic argument states a position or claim about an issue and justifies this claim
with specific evidence. It is impersonal (no I, me, my, etc.), logical, & evidence-based).
To give a clear, detailed picture of something in a description, by answering the
questions: What does or did this look like, sound like, feel like?
Describe
Academic argument states a position or claim about an issue and justifies this claim
with specific evidence. It is impersonal (no I, me, my, etc.), logical, & evidence-based).
To give a clear, detailed picture of something in a description, by answering the
questions: What does or did this look like, sound like, feel like?
Discuss
To consider all sides of a question with a fairly open mind.
Discuss
To consider all sides of a question with a fairly open mind.
Evaluate
Answer the question: What is the value, truth or quality of this text, movie, song, etc.
Evaluate
Answer the question: What is the value, truth or quality of this text, movie, song, etc.
Expository
Explains something to the audience. Most textbooks use expository text.
Expository
Explains something to the audience. Most textbooks use expository text.
Interpret
Answer the question: What is the meaning or significance of this text or event?
Interpret
Answer the question: What is the meaning or significance of this text or event?
Narrative
Writing that tells a story or gives information is a story-like format.
Narrative
Writing that tells a story or gives information is a story-like format.
Paraphrase
You use roughly the same number of words to put someone else’s words into your own.
Paraphrase
You use roughly the same number of words to put someone else’s words into your own.
Quote
When you quote a source, you use someone else’s exact words and enclose them in
quotation marks to show they are borrowed. “…..”
Quote
When you quote a source, you use someone else’s exact words and enclose them in
quotation marks to show they are borrowed. “…..”
React
Respond to text by bringing in your own experiences and prior knowledge.
React
Respond to text by bringing in your own experiences and prior knowledge.
Summarize
In your own words, state the main idea and most important details of a text.
Summarize
In your own words, state the main idea and most important details of a text.
Synthesize
To blend information from many sources; determine which "fits together."
Synthesize
To blend information from many sources; determine which "fits together."
Textual Evidence
Evidence from a text used to support an argument/position. It is provided in the form of
quotation, paraphrase, and/or description.
Textual Evidence
Evidence from a text used to support an argument/position. It is provided in the form of
quotation, paraphrase, and/or description.
Thesis Statement
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.
Thesis Statement
A thesis statement declares what you believe and what you intend to prove.
Show Your Writing ASSETs
Responding to Open-Ended Questions
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Responding to Open-Ended Questions
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Well-placed transition words or phrases enhance the meaning of your
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Tie your ideas up by showing how you have proved your
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Well-placed transition words or phrases enhance the meaning of your
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Show Your Writing ASSETs
Responding to Open-Ended Questions
Show Your Writing ASSETs
Responding to Open-Ended Questions
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Use TEXTUAL EVIDENCE and explain how that is relevant.
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Use TEXTUAL EVIDENCE and explain how that is relevant.
T + 2nd Supporting Idea:
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Give your 2nd supporting idea.
Use TEXTUAL EVIDENCE and explain how that is relevant.
T + Conclusion:
Tie your ideas up by showing how you have proved your
answer in your topic sentence.
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EXPLAIN or EXTEND
Well-placed transition words or phrases enhance the meaning of your
response. In this paragraph, you should have 3 transition words or
phrases.
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TRANSITIONS
Throughout
b)
Topic or Main Idea Sentence
d)
Tie your ideas up by showing how you have proved your
answer in your topic sentence.
Well-placed transition words or phrases enhance the meaning of your
response. In this paragraph, you should have 3 transition words or
phrases.
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