RI.03 Elaboration Techniques
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RI.03
Elaboration Techniques
With Ms. Benson
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Poll
Do you remember the different ways author's elaborate on or illustrate a point?
yes
no
maybe?
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Open Ended
Type all the different elaboration techniques you can recall.
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Did you remember them all?
examples
scenarios
statistics or data
quotes
anecdotes
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But what do those words even mean????
Let's review the vocabulary!
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Multiple Choice
What does it mean for an author to "illustrate" something? To "elaborate"?
To provide more details that will clarify something, and to go into greater detail
To summarize a passage that will inform the reader of the central idea.
To paraphrase a text for the purpose of explaining what the author is trying to convey.
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Multiple Choice
"In 2015, 85% of 6th graders at OVMS were proficient on the AzMERIT ELA test."
Which technique is the author using?
Anecdote
Example
Scenario
Statistic/Data.
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Multiple Choice
"When I was in 6th grade, I took the AIMS test, which was much easier than the AzMERIT test."
Which technique is the author using?
example
anecdote
scenario
statistic/data
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Multiple Choice
A scenario is a hypothetical situation. For example, an author might write:
"Imagine a world where you never had to take another test. How would you know if you were learning what you were supposed to learn?"
This is true.
This is false.
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Multiple Choice
Arizona was one or many states who decided to create their own test to measure the Common Core standards.
What technique is the author using to illustrate her/his point?
Statistic - Numerical data.
Example - A representative person, place, thing, or event.
Quotation - A quotation from another source.
Scenario - A hypothetical situation.
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Multiple Choice
“The AzMERIT test helps us prepare students for college,” said Dr. Emery.
The author is using the following technique to illustrate his or her point:
statistic/data
scenario
quote
example
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"The Fertile Crescent"
Read the following passage to practice for our benchmarks!
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Multiple Choice
According to the author, irrigation was the key to creating civilization in the Fertile Crescent. How is this illustrated in the text?
a. The author uses a short story to illustrate the point.
b. The author uses statistics to illustrate the point.
c. The author uses cause and effect to illustrate the point.
d. The author uses examples to illustrate the point
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Multiple Choice
The author states that the Fertile Crescent is barren and dry. Why does the author offer this fact?
a. To explain why life in the Fertile Crescent was easy
b. To elaborate why people needed leaders to get things done
c. To support the fact that the Fertile Crescent is between two rivers
d. To introduce the idea that irrigation was important to the success of early people
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Multiple Choice
The author states that the people needed leaders. How is this point illustrated in the text?
a. The author explains how the population increased.
b. The author explains how organization was needed to get jobs done.
c. The author explains how irrigation created a surplus of food.
d. The author explains how everyone could have different jobs—not just farming.
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Poll
How well do you feel about your ability to answer questions related to elaboration techniques?
This is really hard for me!
I think I'm beginning to understand. I just need more practice.
I think I've got it!
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