1. Lesson # 3 Writing Details Argument Summarize Transition Context
Evidence
Paraphrase

2. Argument (noun)
Definition: statement, reason, or fact for or against a specific subject
Sentence: My reason or argument for wanting a dog was that it would teach me to be responsible.
Adjective
Argumentative
Verbs
Arguing, Argues

3. Summarize: (verb)
Definition: to create a shortened version giving the main points
Sentence: I summarized the short story by writing a description of the main events.
Noun:
Summary

4. Transition noun
Definition: words linking one subject or idea to another
Sentence: The transitional words clearly linked the ideas.
Adjective
Transitional
Verbs
Transitioning, Transitions

5. Context*
noun
*also called a Link
Definition: words that come before and after a particular word or passage that help explain its full meaning
Sentence: It is important to know the context when trying to determine if a compliment is sincere.
Adjective
Contextual

6. Evidence noun
Definition: factual information (CD or quote) used to support an argument or help explain
Sentence: I used factual evidence to back up my argument
Verb
Evidenced

7. Paraphrase verb
Definition: Restate the text in your own words; shortened version
Sentence: To explain how the author used the word, I paraphrased the sentence and used synonyms.
Verb
Paraphrasing
Paraphrased

8. Copying a Direct Quote “ ”
is NOT
Paraphrasing