Lesson 1 and 2 Academic Vocabulary

Note the similarity or likeness between two or more things

• compare

• contrast

• evaluate

• clarify

Note the differences between two or more things

• identify

• evaluate

• contrast

• compare

evaluate

• to make a judgement

• tell what happens next

• point out facts or details about something

• create or plan a strategy

To make something easier to understand by giving more details.

• describe

• clarify

• compare

• conclude

conclude

• to break down into parts and examine closely

• to make something easier to understand by giving more details.

• to point out facts and details about something

• to come to a decision based on information presented

point out facts or details about something

• analyze

• clarify

• compare

• describe

explain

• to list steps in order

• the outcome of an event

• to remember a fact, event or situation

• to make something clear or understandable to others

To note what makes something different

• formulate

• distinguish

• justify

• evaluate

Create a plan or strategy

• formulate

• distinguish

• evaluate

• justify

To break down into parts and examine closely

• DESCRIBE

• ANALYZE

• EVALUATE

• CONSEQUENCE