Critical Vocabulary

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examine to note how two things are alike

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Compare

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examine to note how two things are different

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Contrast

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to make clear or understandable by telling how or why

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Explain

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to break down into important parts

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Analyze

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to make a judgement on

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Evaluate

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to decide or make a conclusion based on an observation

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Determine

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to tell or show, point out facts or details

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Describe

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to figure out based on evidence

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Infer

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something that proves or disproves

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Evidence

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a statement that someone makes that they try to prove with evidence

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Claim