Test-Taking Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to justify your answer?

Back

To back it up with evidence to support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does it mean for an idea to develop?

Back

To grow and become more mature.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What must you do to justify your stance?

Back

Provide evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does interpret mean?

Back

To explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

When you infer, what do you do?

Back

Draw a conclusion based on facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'evidence'?

Back

Information or facts that support a claim or argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does it mean to evaluate an argument?

Back

To assess the strengths and weaknesses of the argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does it mean to summarize?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What does it mean to predict?

Back

To make an educated guess about what will happen in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean to analyze?

Back

To examine something in detail to understand it better.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6