Vocabulary AVID 10

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Advocate Verb Definition: Urge; plead for Sentence: The environmentalist was quick to advocate for the preservation of the old-growth forest.

Lethargic Adjective Definition: Drowsy; dull Sentence: He continued to feel lethargic for days after recovering from the horrible flu.

Scrutinize Verb Definition: examine closely and critically Sentence: The IRS auditor came to scrutinize the accounts of the large corporation.

Sporadic Adj Definition: occurring irregularly Sentence: The Easter eggs were hidden at sporadic intervals.

Essay Workshop Body Paragraphs AVID 10

Paper Structure Introduction Body Paragraph Conclusion Thesis: Your own stance/original idea Body Paragraph One idea to support your thesis 2nd strongest idea Weakest idea Strongest Idea Conclusion

Body Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Transition Outline the paragraph Discusses the support for your thesis First Piece of Evidence From the text, an event in life, a specific fact, etc. Unpack what the evidence means Justify why this piece of evidence supports your topic sentence

Body Paragraph Structure Second Piece of Evidence Include a transition Unpack what the evidence means Justify why this piece of evidence supports your topic sentence Conclusion Sentence Restate the topic sentence

Body Paragraph Example - Template Prompt: Does social media have a positive or negative effect on personal social interactions? Topic Sentence: Negative Effect Evidence 1: Lack of Conversational Skills Unpack: Conversational skills are used in most professions, networking Connect: Conversations occur through social media, lack of face to face discussions, negative effect on personal interactions Evidence 2: Cyber Bullying Unpack: false rumors, personally attacking each other, posting inappropriate comments and pictures Connect: social media opens up for harmful conversations because it isn’t face to face, people might say things they normally wouldn’t because they’re protected behind a screen, another outlet to bully each other, connecting a person with their social media account is lost