Idea Chunk Strategy for Writing IDEA CHUNK Purpose

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Idea Chunk

Idea Chunk

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Purpose: To take reading texts of any length with

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Purpose: To take reading texts of any length with the purpose of identifying key ideas and to synthesize and organize information. Structure: § Summarize or Paraphrase the author’s argument or perspective § State to what extent you agree or disagree with the author’s argument/perspective § Support YOUR opinion with examples from - Experience and/or - Observations and/or - Reading

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Summarize/ Paraphrase Author • What is the author trying

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Summarize/ Paraphrase Author • What is the author trying to say? • What is the main point of the writing? • What is the focus or perspective of the author?

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Extent in which you Agree or Disagree • Show

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” Extent in which you Agree or Disagree • Show the reader your opinions • Define a stance • Commit to a perspective or viewpoint (Opposing or aligned)

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” SUPPORT your OPINIONS • Thinking about personal experiences •

Strategy for Writing: “IDEA CHUNK” SUPPORT your OPINIONS • Thinking about personal experiences • Making observations about what you have seen or dealt with • Taking examples from the reading

Jim Burke’s Memoir: “IDEA CHUNK” Pg. 1 Summarize/paraphrase: Jim Burke is showing the reader

Jim Burke’s Memoir: “IDEA CHUNK” Pg. 1 Summarize/paraphrase: Jim Burke is showing the reader his current failing situation in school and how he doesn’t seem to care because he is lounging by the pool with his friends. Agree/Disagree: Jim Burke’s behavior is highly unacceptable and showcases his immaturity and neglect for his education. Support: -Experience: Almost failing Senior year of high school myself, I believe…. -Observation: Most people who neglect their education from a young age will not…. -Reading: Jim Burke obviously does not care for his education because instead of doing his work, he is lounging by the pool with his friends. Or Jim Burke states “that he decided not to do his latest assignment” which shows how he cares very little for his education.

Jim Burke’s Memoir: “IDEA CHUNK” Directions: Using the visual organizer, “Idea Chunk” 3 different

Jim Burke’s Memoir: “IDEA CHUNK” Directions: Using the visual organizer, “Idea Chunk” 3 different pages from the Jim Burke Memoir reading. Remember to include all the elements of the “idea chunk” such as: - Summarize or Paraphrase the author’s argument or perspective - State to what extent you agree or disagree with the author’s argument/perspective - Support YOUR opinion with examples from - Experience or - Observations or - Reading