Academic Vocabulary

To look at the similarities between two things is to

• compare

• contrast

• synthesize

• evaluate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Facts or information that support an idea/belief are

• citation

• sources

• evidence

• anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Something based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions is

• subjective

• objective

• redundant

• relevant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Supporting an answer with evidence from the text is called

• sources

• citing

• developing

• proving

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

If your writing is "ambiguous" it is

• too long

• consice

• clear

• unclear

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

If you look at something, closely you are

• analyzing

• evaluating

• describing

• explaining

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Something concise is

• short but clear

• long and clear

• ambiguous and clear

• alternate and confusing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

When you look at the differences between two things, you are

• comparing

• contrasting

• evaluating

• synthesizing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

When you "clarify" a statement/question, you are making sure that you are

• making it clear

• repeating the information

• making sure you understand

• talking to answer/respond

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

The central argument in a persuasive essay is known as a

• thesis

• evidence

• conclusion

• claim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D