Misconceptions Proper Conceptions The term "cite" implies that a specific citation format (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.) The term "cite" implies that the student should cite evidence from a text, should be utilized. giving informal credit to the source (i.e. "The author states..."). The term "academic vocabulary" applies to content specific vocabulary. The term "academic vocabulary" refers to vocabulary that is generalizable and of high utility across content areas. The term "point of view" always refers to 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person point of view. The term "point of view" refers to a person's worldview and how that worldview shapes his or her writing/thinking. The narrator's point of view and the author's point of view are synonymous. Students should understand that the narrator's point of view may or may not be that of the author. Concepts Competencies Vocabulary Main Idea Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. supports Text Analysis Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says self-generated Vocabulary explicitly as well as inferences, conclusions, and/or generalizations drawn from the text. Point of View Analyze the influence of the words and phrases in a text including figurative, connotative, avenues and technical meanings, and how they shape meaning and tone. Content for Writing analyze influence propel reveal provoke influence evaluate motives diverse distinguish alternate or opposing compare and contrast modern themes patterns traditional rendered relationships particular
Misconceptions Proper Conceptions The term "cite" implies that a specific citation format (i.e. APA, MLA, etc.) should be utilized. The term "academic vocabulary" applies to content specific vocabulary. The term "point of view" always refers to 1st person, 2nd person, or 3rd person point of view. The narrator's point of view and the author's point of view are synonymous. The term "cite" implies that the student should cite evidence from a text, giving informal credit to the source (i.e. "The author states..."). The term "academic vocabulary" refers to vocabulary that is generalizable and of high utility across content areas. The term "point of view" refers to a person's worldview and how that worldview shapes his or her writing/thinking. Students should understand that the narrator's point of view may or may not be that of the author. Concepts Main Idea Text Analysis Vocabulary Point of View Content for Writing Competencies Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences, conclusions, and/or generalizations drawn from the text. Analyze the influence of the words and phrases in a text including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings, and how they shape meaning and tone. Vocabulary supports self-generated avenues analyze influence propel reveal provoke influence evaluate motives diverse distinguish alternate or opposing compare and contrast modern themes patterns traditional rendered relationships particular
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