Today you will review all of the topics that you have learned about in this unit.
Read through the following list. Make sure that you feel confident about each topic before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you have forgotten or think that you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now.
introducing a topic clearly and previewing what is to follow in an informative/explanatory text
presenting ideas and concepts logically, using an appropriate organizational strategy and formatting
providing graphics and multimedia when useful to help readers’ comprehension
adding relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples to develop the topic
using appropriate transitions to create cohesion and to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts
using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary and maintain a formal style
writing a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports information presented in the body of the text
Reflect
Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least three sentences in length. Use the following sentence starters as a guide.
In order to remember to add transitions, one strategy I used was . . .
Something I can do to check that I have maintained a formal style is . . .
One strategy I use for writing an effective conclusion is . . .
Study Tips
Are there any topics that you need to go back and review? Use the following tips while studying:
Review your results on previous assessments in this unit.
Write a summary of the major concepts from the unit.
Place a star next to each when you feel you have mastered it.
Create a poster that identifies the elements of an informative/explanatory text, setting each element in a different color.
Display your poster where you can glance at it as you study.
Make flashcards of transition words and domain-specific vocabulary, with the word on the front and the kind of transition or field of study on the back.
Create a glossary of unfamiliar words from the unit. Quiz yourself on the meanings.
In order to remember to add transitions, one strategy I used was reviewing a list of transition words and phrases and practicing using them in my writing.
Something I can do to check that I have maintained a formal style is reviewing the guidelines for formal writing and checking my writing for any informal language or slang.
One strategy I use for writing an effective conclusion is summarizing the main points of my text and restating my thesis or main idea in a clear and concise way.
In order to remember to add transitions, one strategy I used was to create a list of common transition words and phrases and reference it while revising my writing.
Something I can do to check that I have maintained a formal style is to review my writing for any overly informal language or slang and replace it with more formal and academic language.
One strategy I use for writing an effective conclusion is to summarize the main points and arguments that were discussed in the body of the text, and then provide a final thought or reflection on the topic.
Study Tips:
- Review your previous assessment results to identify any areas that need further review.
- Write a summary of the major concepts from the unit to help reinforce your understanding.
- Use stars next to the concepts you feel confident about to track your progress.
- Create a poster that visually represents the elements of an informative/explanatory text to help you remember them.
- Make flashcards of transition words and domain-specific vocabulary to practice and reinforce your knowledge.
- Create a glossary of unfamiliar words from the unit and quiz yourself on their meanings to enhance your vocabulary skills.
To review all the topics you have learned in this unit, follow these steps:
1. Read through the list of topics provided and make sure you understand each one.
2. If there are any topics you have forgotten or feel you need to practice, go back and review the corresponding lessons.
3. Use the study tips provided to help reinforce your understanding of the topics:
- Use strategies like adding transitions to remember to include them in your writing.
- Check that you have maintained a formal style by reviewing your writing and making adjustments if needed.
- Write an effective conclusion by summarizing the information presented in the body of your text.
4. Review your results on previous assessments in this unit to identify areas for improvement.
5. Write a summary of the major concepts from the unit to help consolidate your understanding.
6. Place stars next to topics you feel you have mastered to track your progress.
7. Create a poster that visually identifies the elements of an informative/explanatory text and display it where you can easily refer to it while studying.
8. Make flashcards of transition words and domain-specific vocabulary to help reinforce your knowledge and quiz yourself on their meanings.
9. Create a glossary of unfamiliar words from the unit and quiz yourself on their definitions to expand your vocabulary.
By following these steps, you will thoroughly review the topics covered in this unit and strengthen your understanding of the material.