Academic Vocabulary

If asked to compare something, what kind of things should you be talking about?

• Things that are similar
• Things that are different

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

If asked to constrast something, what kind of things should you be talking about?

• Things that are similar
• Things that are different

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If you quote something directly from another source, what are you doing?

• Infering
• Citing
• Determining
• Assessing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This word means to prove as correct or right.

• Objective
• Context
• Justify
• Determine

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This word means to put into groups or categories.

• Classify
• Cite
• Predict
• Illustrate

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

This is when you make an educated guess about what is to happen next.

• Identify
• Predict
• Context
• Define

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

If you interpret something, what are you doing?

• Making a guess about the future
• Quoting from another source
• Putting things into groups
• Explaining the meaning of something

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

If something is stated explicitly, what does that mean?

• It's stated clearly and in detail
• It's hinted at, not clearly explained

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

If something is stated implicitly, what does that mean?

• It's stated clearly and in detail
• It's hinted at, not clearly explained

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which is the best definition for the word "determine?"

• To discuss with others
• To look at without the opinions of others influencing you
• To decide exactly on something, usually based on evidence
• To prove as correct or right

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D