Dr. D. Academic Vocabulary

To make something clear by describing it in more detail or by revealing relevant facts or ideas

• analyze

• describe

• evaluate

• explain

a logical assumption based on observed facts from the text and one's own prior knowledge

• inference

• describe

• evaluate

• summarize

to break into smaller components for the purpose of study or examination

• describe

• analyze

• explain

• evaluate

to give an account in words (of someone or something), including all the relevant characteristics, qualities, or events

• explain

• summarize

• inference

• describe

the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in the text or portion of the text, it may be implied or stated.

• central idea

• summarize

• inference

• describe

to recognize and name

• evaluate

• compare

• contrast

• identify

retells the most important details in a paragraph or section of text to check understanding

• describe

• evaluate

• summarize

• inference

to decide the value or worth of after study

• identify

• analyze

• explain

• evaluate

to note differences

• identify

• compare

• contrast

• evaluate

to note similarities

• explain

• identify

• compare

• contrast