Understanding Instructional Terms Quiz

What does the term "Analyse" mean in the context of short answer questions?

• Provide characteristics and features

• Identify components and the relationships between them; draw out and relate implications

• Show by example

• Retell a series

When asked to "Compare" in a short answer question, what are you expected to do?

• Show how things are different or opposite

• Provide characteristics and features

• Look for links between, examine the similarities and differences

• Make a judgment based on criteria

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the primary focus when you are asked to "Contrast" in a question?

• Show how things are different or opposite

• Identify issues and write points from a range of perspectives

• Provide a logical explanation of cause and effect

• Recognise and name; find or locate an example of

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does "Demonstrate" require you to do in a short answer question?

• Show by example

• Sketch in general terms

• Retell a series

• Make a judgment based on criteria

If a question asks you to "Describe," what should you provide?

• A judgment based on criteria

• Characteristics and features

• A logical explanation of cause and effect

• Links between similarities and differences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What does "Discuss" entail in the context of short answer questions?

• Identify issues and write points from a range of perspectives, usually for and against

• Provide characteristics and features

• Show by example

• Recognise and name; find or locate an example of

What is expected when you are asked to "Evaluate" in a question?

• Make a judgment based on criteria; determine the value of

• Show how things are different or opposite

• Retell a series

• Sketch in general terms

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What does "Explain" require you to do in a short answer question?

• Provide a logical explanation of cause and effect, often with evidence

• Identify components and the relationships between them

• Show by example

• Retell a series

When a question asks "How," what should you consider?

• Techniques used in a text

• Characteristics and features

• A judgment based on criteria

• Retell a series

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does "Identify" mean in the context of short answer questions?

• Recognise and name; find or locate an example of

• Provide characteristics and features

• Show by example

• Sketch in general terms

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D