Review and Reflect Review 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 . . .
make a review and reflect
Throughout this unit, I have learned about the importance of introducing a topic clearly and using an informative/explanatory text. One strategy I used to remember to add transitions was to highlight them in my draft and review them before submitting my final work. To maintain a formal style, I can check that I have used proper grammar and avoided slang or informal language. When writing an effective conclusion, one strategy I use is to summarize the main points and connect them back to the thesis statement or introduction. Overall, this unit has helped me improve my writing skills and understand the components of a well-structured and cohesive text.
Review:
1. Introducing a topic clearly and previewing what is to follow in an informative/explanatory text
2. Presenting ideas and concepts logically, using an appropriate organizational strategy and formatting
3. Providing graphics and multimedia when useful to help readers' comprehension
4. Adding relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples to develop the topic
5. Using appropriate transitions to create cohesion and to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts
6. Using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary and maintaining a formal style
7. Writing a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports information presented in the body of the text
Reflect:
In order to remember to add transitions, one strategy I used was to create a chart or list of transitional words and phrases that I could refer to while writing. Something I can do to check that I have maintained a formal style is to read my work out loud and make sure it sounds professional and appropriate for the intended audience. One strategy I use for writing an effective conclusion is to review the main points and arguments made in the body of the text and then synthesize them into a concise and impactful closing statement.
Review:
In this unit, I have learned about various topics related to informative/explanatory writing. These topics include introducing a topic clearly and providing a preview of what is to follow, presenting ideas and concepts logically using appropriate organizational strategies and formatting, incorporating graphics and multimedia for better comprehension, adding relevant facts, definitions, details, quotations, or examples to develop the topic, using appropriate transitions for cohesion and clarity, using precise language and domain-specific vocabulary, and writing a concluding statement or section that supports the information presented in the body of the text.
Reflect:
To remember to add transitions, one strategy I used was to create a transition word bank. I would list down common transitional words and phrases such as "however," "in addition to," and "on the other hand." By keeping this list handy while writing, I could reference it to ensure that my ideas flowed smoothly and effectively.
Something I can do to check that I have maintained a formal style is to reread my writing aloud. By reading my work aloud, I can identify any informal language or tone that may have crept in. If a sentence or phrase sounds too casual or conversational, I can easily make adjustments to maintain a more formal style.
One strategy I use for writing an effective conclusion is to summarize the main points discussed in the body of the text. I make sure to restate the key ideas concisely and highlight the significance of those points. Additionally, I strive to end with a compelling thought or a call to action that leaves a lasting impression on the reader.