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2. Essay - Wikipedia

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   An argumentative essay is a critical piece of writing, aimed at presenting objective analysis of the subject matter, narrowed down to a single topic. The main idea of all the criticism is to provide an opinion either of positive or negative implication. As such, a critical essay requires research and analysis, strong internal logic and sharp ...

3. Readability - Wikipedia

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   Readability is the ease with which a reader can understand a written text.The concept exists in both natural language and programming languages though in different forms. In natural language, the readability of text depends on its content (the complexity of its vocabulary and syntax) and its presentation (such as typographic aspects that affect legibility, like font size, line height ...

4. Schaffer method - Wikipedia

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   Schaffer method. The Jane Schaffer method is a formula for essay writing that is taught in some U.S. middle schools and high schools. Developed by a San Diego teacher named Jane Schaffer, who started offering training and a 45-day curriculum in 1995, it is intended to help students who struggle with structuring essays by providing a framework ...

5. Flesch–Kincaid readability tests - Wikipedia

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   "The Flesch–Kincaid" (F–K) reading grade level was developed under contract to the U.S. Navy in 1975 by J. Peter Kincaid and his team. [1] Related U.S. Navy research directed by Kincaid delved into high-tech education (for example, the electronic authoring and delivery of technical information), [2] usefulness of the Flesch–Kincaid readability formula, [3] computer aids for editing tests ...

6. Jigsaw (teaching technique) - Wikipedia

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   The jigsaw technique is a cooperative learning method that brings about both individual accountability and achievement of the team goals. [5] The process derives its name from the jigsaw puzzle because it involves putting the parts of the assignment together to form a whole picture. [6] The assignment is divided into parts and the class is also ...

7. Five-paragraph essay - Wikipedia

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   The five-paragraph essay is a form of essay having five paragraphs: one concluding paragraph. The introduction serves to inform the reader of the basic premises, and then to state the author's thesis, or central idea. A thesis can also be used to point out the subject of each body paragraph. When a thesis essay is applied to this format, the ...

8. Connecticut Mastery Test - Wikipedia

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   In this test, students have 45 minutes to write a paper on a designated topic. In third and fourth grade, the essay is a fictional narrative; in fifth and sixth it is an expository piece; in seventh and eighth grade it is a persuasive essay. It is scored by two trained professionals. Each reader scores it from one to six.

9. Persuasive writing - Wikipedia

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   Persuasive writing. Persuasive writing is a form of writing intended to convince or influence readers to accept a particular idea or opinion and to inspire action. [1] A wide variety of writings, such as criticisms, reviews, reaction papers, editorials, proposals, advertisements, and brochures, utilize different persuasion techniques to ...