Academic Vocabulary semester 1

Match the following

• Tier 3

• Type of vocabulary that describes the language you would use in a social setting

• Tier 3 vocabulary

• Type of vocabulary that describes more complex, frequently occurring words in a school setting

• Tier 2 vocabulary

• Type of vocabulary that is specific for each content area and are housed within a particular subject

• Tier 1 vocabulary

• Parabola, hypotenuse, simile, monarchy, osmosis are examples of this tier

• Tier 2 vocabulary

• Masterpiece, measure, research are examples of this tier

To break something down methodically into its parts to understand how it is made, what it is, or how it works

• Argue

• Compare/contrast

• Analyze

• Evaluate

When you are asked to provide reason or evidence in order to support or oppose something.

• Describe

• Argue

• Evaluate

• Develop

To identify similarities or differences between items

• Analyze

• Explain

• Describe

• Compare/contrast

report what one observes or does

• Determine

• Describe

• Evaluate

• Explaine

To make a decision or arrive at a conclusion after considering all possible options, perspectives

• Evaluate

• Analyze

• Compare/contrast

• Determine

To extend or elaborate upon an idea in order to give it greater form.

• Develop

• Argue

• Describe

• Evaluate

To establish value, amount, importance, or effectiveness

• Develop

• Evaluate

• Describe

• Analyze

To provide reasons for what happened or one's actions

• Explain

• Analyze

• Develop

• Describe

assess • figure out • gauge is the same as

• Evaluate

• Describe

• Develop

• Compare/contrast