4th grade academic vocabulary

What does 'claim' mean?

• A statement that something is true, often without proof.

• A request for something to be given or done.

• An assertion made without evidence or support.

• A promise to fulfill a certain obligation.

What does 'example' mean?

• a representation of a concept or idea

• something that you mention to show the kind of thing that you mean, or to show that something is true

• a synonym for a model or template

• a specific instance of a general rule

What does 'conclude' mean?

• To bring something to an end or to reach a decision based on evidence.

• To start a new project or initiative.

• To analyze data without making a decision.

• To express an opinion without evidence.

What does 'compare' mean?

• To look at two or more things to see how they are similar.

• To look at things in isolation without any reference.

• To evaluate the quality of one thing against another.

• To analyze the differences between two things.

What does 'contrast' mean?

• To compare two or more things to show their differences.

• To combine two or more things into one.

• To highlight the similarities between two or more things.

• To analyze the components of a single item.

What does 'reasons' mean?

• Statements that tell why you believe something is true.

• Statements that provide evidence for a claim.

• Statements that summarize a conclusion.

• Statements that express an opinion.

What does 'identify' mean?

• To say who or what something is.

• To create a detailed description of something.

• To analyze the characteristics of something.

• To compare two or more items.

What does 'opinion' mean?

• A belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty.

• A statement that can be proven true or false.

• Your own ideas or what you believe to be true.

• A fact that is universally accepted.

What does 'analyze' mean?

• to examine something in detail to understand it better

• to ignore something completely

• to summarize information briefly

• to create a detailed report

In science class, we have to identify twenty different trees in Minnesota.

• classify

• recognize

• identify

• differentiate