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Q3 Summative ELA

TermDefinition
informational essay piece of writing that explains a topic clearly, helping readers understand a subject without the writer's opinion.
Hook An essay hook is your essay’s opening attention-grabber, many forms: anecdotes, questions, statistics, quotes, definitions, or bold statements.
thesis statement A thesis statement is a clear, concise sentence or two in an essay that summarizes the main point
claim/topic sentence A claim or topic sentence is a statement that expresses the main idea or argument of a paragraph
lead-in A lead-in in an essay is the opening sentence or paragraph that captures the reader’s attention
Evidence your claim or thesis by providing facts or credible information.
Explanation explanation is to clearly and logically conveying information about a topic to help the reader understand it
Citation A citation in an essay is a reference or acknowledgment of a source of information, giving proper credit to the original author.
In-text citation Brief references within the essay text, often including the author's last name and publication year, page number
Transition Word a word or phrase that connects ideas smoothly between sentences or paragraphs, helping the essay
Summary An overview that captures the author’s main idea, thesis, and supporting points in your own words
Introduction introduction is also your opportunity to explain to your readers what your essay is about and why they should be interested in reading it.
Conclusion A strong essay conclusion summarizes the main points, reinforces the thesis
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