Extended Definitions in Writing

Uncover the essence of extended definitions with a focus on clarity and depth. Dive into the characteristics, integration, and application of definitions through practical examples and guided assignments.

• Writing
• Definitions
• Clarity
• Integration
• Application

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1. CHAPTER 18 18 CHAPTER Definition Definition: Explaining : Explaining What You Mean What You Mean

2. Contents of Chapter 18 Contents of Chapter 18 Characteristics of Extended Definitions Reading: Freegans: They Live Off What We Throw Away, by Jan Goodwin Visualizing an Extended Definition Essay: A Graphic Organizer Reading: Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said? by Mike Crissey Integrating Definition into an Essay Reading Actively and Thinking Critically What to Look For, Highlight, and Annotate Analyzing Extended Definitions

3. Contents for Chapter Contents for Chapter 18 18 A Guided Writing Assignment Readings: Extended Definition in Action Student Essay: GuerrillaStreet Art: A New Use of Public Space, by Kate Atkinson Definition Combined with Other Patterns: Dating on the Autism Spectrum, by Emily Shire Applying Your Skills: Additional Essay Assignments

4. What Is Definition? What Is Definition? Definition explains what a term means or which meaning is intended when a word has several different meanings.

5. Characteristics of Characteristics of Extended Definitions Extended Definitions Extended Definition is focused and detailed. often includes a standard definition of the term: term class characteristics or details is focused and detailed. makes a point. uses other patterns of development. may use negation and address misconceptions. Reading Freegans: They Live Off What We Throw Away, by Jan Goodwin

7. Reading Dude, Do You Know What You Just Said? by Mike Crissey

9. Integrating Definition Integrating Definition into an Essay into an Essay The following kinds of terms usually require definition: Judgmental or controversial terms Technical terms Abstract terms

10. Reading Actively and Reading Actively and Thinking Critically Thinking Critically What to Look For, Highlight, and Annotate 1. Preview. 2. Understand the definition. 3. Identify the strategies the writer uses to explain the term. 4. Think about the meaning. 5. Consider your reactions. (continued)

11. Analyzing Extended Definitions Are the definitions expressed in objective language? Are the definitions evasive? Is the term defined completely?

12. A Guided Writing Assignment A Guided Writing Assignment Your Essay Assignment Prewriting 1. Select a topic. 2. Narrow your topic to a more specific term. 3. Consider your purpose, audience, and point of view. 4. Identify distinguishing characteristics and supporting details. 5. Generate supporting details. (continued)

13. A Guided Writing Assignment A Guided Writing Assignment Organizing and Drafting 6. Draft your thesis statement. 7. Choose a method of organization. 8. Draft your extended definition essay. Revising 9. Evaluate your draft and revise as necessary. Editing and Proofreading 10. Edit and proofread your essay.