Critical Assessment Vocabulary

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To examine two or more things and noting the ways in which they are similar AND different.

• contrast

• evaluate

• compare

• explain

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To examine two or more things and focusing on the differences.

• describe

• contrast

• infer

• explain

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Give the meaning in a concise (brief, short) way, using as few words as possible. Restate key points from a text in a sentence or short paragraph.

• summarize

• describe

• analyze

• demonstrate

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The process of examining the parts of something in detail and interpreting the relationship between the parts.

• evaluate

• describe

• analyze

• demonstrate

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Using what is provided to make meaning or arrive to an answer. To uncover the answer even though it is not explicitly stated.

• infer

• summarize

• describe

• demonstrate

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To give a clear description of an event, object, or idea. Answering the “who, what, where, why, and how” questions.

• summarize

• infer

• analyze

• explain

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Provide a step-by-step procedure to show how to do something.

• demonstrate

• persuade

• describe

• summarize

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To give a detailed account of the properties, qualities, features, or parts of something. Use sensory words to try and paint a picture with your words.

• demonstrate

• persuade

• describe

• summarize

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Considering something or someone to make judgement of value or worth. Evaluations are supported by evidence.

• evaluate

• persuade

• analyze

• summarize

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Presenting one or both sides of an argument and using persuasion techniques to convince the audience that your opinion is correct.

• demonstrate

• persuade

• infer

• summarize