Informational Text EssayAcademic Vocabulary with Lesson PlanAnother Common Core Made Easy Slideshow from teacher1stop.com

Prepare your paper for note takingUsing the Cornell Note format, you will write the academic vocabulary word on the left hand side and the definition on the right. Be sure to leave room for writing teacher comments and example sentences. Your topic is “Informational Text Essay Academic Vocabulary.” Next write your Essential Question based on your teacher’s input. There are 7 terms. Be sure to leave enough spaces between words and definitions to be able to go back and provide examples of each.Bonus: Can anyone tell me the difference between academic vocabulary and story vocabulary?

1. ClaimA claim is a strong statement that

is stated as true, but can be challenged.

Example: Should students where uniforms? Is NOT a claim because

it is stated as a question.“All students should wear

uniforms.” is an example of a claim because it makes the

statement that sounds like it is true but most students would

challenge this statement.

Writing an effective claim, one must engage the following:The claim…• Is the main statement or argument of the essay. It’s effectiveness sets the tone for the whole essay.• Defines your paper’s objective.• Is very specific.• Is a statement NOT a question.

2. Textual EvidenceTextual evidence is

proof/support taken from a reliable text resource and is

derived from reading the text to locate information that can be

placed in your essay. The format can be provided as direct quotes, paraphrased or used to back up your theory. Remember you must cite your

source (next slide).

3. ResearchOxford Dictionaries offers the best definition of research that I have found. “Research is the systematic

investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.”

4. AnalyzeWebster dictionary says to

synthesize is “to study (something) closely and carefully : to learn the

nature and relationship of the parts of (something) by a close and careful

examination.”It can sometimes be hard to slow

down and study text for close reading and understanding, but in

order to write an effective essay, one must take the time for close reading and analysis to see if the potential

source will enhance your essay.

5. SynthesizeWebster dictionary says to

synthesize is “to make (something) by combining

different things.”Synthesizing can sometimes be

hard to understand. The best way to think of it is to take a bunch of information from several sources

and break it down to a clear, concise, well-written format that

is easy for the reader to understand.

6. ExplicitExplicit means to clearly state something with all

details included so that there is no misunderstanding or

room for doubt.It is important for writing to

be explicit so that your reader has a good

understanding of what you have written.

7. CitationTo avoid plagiarism, you must always cite your sources. Citation means to give credit to the publication (Internet

or printed source) where you found your information, graphic or photo. This can be done using A.P.A.® or

M.L.A.® format depending on which one your school uses. Attach a page at

the end of your essay and title it “Sources”, “Citations”, or

“References”, find your reference on the Internet or your library for these

formats and give credit to your publisher.

Popular Internet Citation Sites• http://www.mla.org/• http://www.apastyle.org/• http://www.easybib.com/• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/• http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

All done!Now, find a partner and work together to provide examples of

each term. We will share out at the end of the hour.Optional bonus: Using chart paper and colored markers, have

students make charts with all their academic vocabulary words on them and hang them around the room for easy reference.

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