Starter quiz
- What do we mean by the term annotation?
- writing down key quotes
- a note with a brief explanation ✓
- highlighting key words
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- What method used by writers is being described here: 'the recurrence of a word or phrase.'?
- 'repetition' ✓
- Which example below is the first person pronoun?
- I/my ✓
- you/your
- he/she/they
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- What method is being used here: "When I was growing up, I had a dream. I’m sure you did, too."?
- fact
- hyperbole
- direct address ✓
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- "Do they say LeBron is one of the world’s best male athletes?" This is an example of a...
- 'rhetorical question' ✓
- Which pronoun is used in this sentence: "We must continue to dream big, and in doing so, we empower the next generation of women to be just as bold in their pursuits."
- first person plural ✓
- third person
- collective third person
- first person
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definition.
- Instigate⇔initiate or provoke an action ✓
- Productive⇔accomplish something in an efficient way ✓
- Sustain⇔maintain or uphold something ✓
- Resilience⇔ability to adapt ✓
- Powerful language can enact social or ______ changes.
- 'political' ✓
- A productive discussion involves...
- taking turns. ✓
- using evidence/reasons. ✓
- disagreeing with the other speaker.
- responding to the other speaker. ✓
- developing ideas. ✓
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- Match the discussion stem with the correct example phrase.
- Agree with their comment⇔I share the same viewpoint because… ✓
- Build on their comment⇔Another aspect to consider would be… ✓
- Challenge their comment⇔I see it differently because… ✓
- What symbol could you use to identify key vocabulary in your annotations?
- circle ✓
- square brackets
- star
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- What type of word is useful to use in front of an statement you make to show the extent to which you agree?
- noun
- adjective
- adverb ✓
- verb
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Key learning points
- Language is empowering and enables us to enact social or political changes.
- Having a consistent method will help to make sure your annotations are efficient and easy to understand.
- Effective discussions will take turns, develop ideas, use evidence and respond to the other speaker.
- Adverbs such as 'arguably' and 'undeniably', can be used to show the extent to which we agree with an idea or statement.
Common misconception
That discussions are just 'chats' and aren't that important.
Think about all of the times you may need to use your verbal skills e.g an interview or presentation. Being able to articulate yourself well verbally is an important skill to have.
Keywords
Instigate - to initiate or provoke an action or event, usually with a specific outcome
Transformative - something that has the power or force to bring about change, often in a positive or impactful way
Productive - to accomplish something in an efficient and effective way
Sustain - to maintain or uphold something
Resilience - the ability to adapt or bounce back from difficult situations
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