Academic Vocabulary

Draw a conclusion based on reasoning and/or evidence. 

• Analyze
• Conclude
• Infer
• Predict

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Examine in order to note likenesses between two things or what they have in common

• Compare
• Contrast
• Infer
• Summarize

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

To tell or show with written or spoken words; point out facts or details

• Predict
• Infer
• Describe
• Analyze

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

To decide or conclude through reasoning or observation

• Determine
• Identify
• Summarize
• Narrate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To make clear or understandable to others; make plain

• Determine
• Explain
• Summarize
• Infer

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To back up, justify your answer, opinion, or claim (with evidence)

• Narrate
• Identify
• Compare
• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

 Expand, elaborate; add details.

• Contrast
• Narrate
• Determine
• Develop

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To state or express in concise form the essential components of something, usually chronologically.

• Identify
• Summarize
• Analyze
• Evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

To examine closely

• Summarize
• Evaluate
• Analyze
• Infer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To judge

• Evaluate
• Analyze
• Identify
• Determine

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C