EAPP

Cards (30)

  • Summary - is a short or abbreviated version of a longer text.
  • Rejection - remove unnecessary data or the specifics.
  • Paraphrase - is a restatement and restructuring of ideas for the purpose of clarifying the meaning of a text.
  • Selection - select major idea, key words and phrases, special terms and interpretations presented in the original text.
  • Substitution - replace long sentences/phrases with shorter ones. Combine several sentences into one.
  • Text structure - refers to how information is organized in a passage.
  • Cause and Effect - the results of something are explained.
  • Chronological - information in the passage is organized based on time.
  • Compare and Contrast - two or more things are described. their similarities and differences are discussed.
  • Order of Importance - information is expressed as hierarchy or in priority.
  • Problem and Solution - a problem is described and a response or solution is proposed or explained.
  • Sequence/Process Writing - information is organized in steps or a process is explained in the order in which it occurs.
  • Spatial/Descriptive Writing - information is organized in order of space.
  • Thesis Statement - it is a sentence or two that tell/s the reader your topic and what you say about it.
  • Textual Evidence - it is an evidence from a text that you can use to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments.
  • Direct (stated) Thesis Statement - outline the main ideas and the organization of the essay for the reader.
  • Indirect (implied) Thesis Statement - introduce the topic, but they do not outline the supporting ideas.
  • Topic - the general subject of the essay.
  • Controlling idea - your opinion/belief/view/feeling about the topic.
  • Sub-topics - the areas you will focus on to support your idea.
  • Fact - is a statement that can be proven true or false.
  • Opinion - is an expression of a personal's feelings that cannot be proven.
  • Objective – Facts are based on observable and measurable evidence. 
  • Verifiable – They can be checked and confirmed through research, observation, or reliable documentation. 
  • Universal – Facts are the same regardless of who is observing or measuring them. 
  • Unbiased – Facts are not influenced by personal feelings or opinions. 
  • Subjective – Based on personal feelings, tastes, or belief’s rather than objective evidence.
  • Varied – Different people can have different opinions on the same topic. 
  • Debatable – Often open to discussion and disagreement because they are not universally accepted as true. 
  • Expressive – Reflects what someone thinks or feels about a subject than stating a factual truth.