Academic Language Terms Set #1

Ava is trying to understand a complex scientific article. What does she need to do to "analyze" the information?

• To give credit to a source

• To break something down into smaller parts to understand it better

• To look for similarities

• To grow or change over time

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which verb means "to give credit to the source of information"?

• Compare

• Cite

• Contrast

• Develop

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

Mason and Abigail are observing two different species of birds in their backyard. If they are looking for similarities between these birds, which verb describes what they are doing?

• Contrast

• Compare

• Analyze

• Determine

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Abigail and Noah are comparing their favorite books. What does it mean to "contrast" their choices?

• To look for similarities

• To break something down

• To look for differences

• To figure something out

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Mia is working on a group project and needs to figure out the best way to solve a complex problem. Which verb would you use to describe what Mia is trying to do?

• Develop

• Determine

• Cite

• Compare

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Michael is writing a research paper for his history class. Why is it important for him to cite his sources?

• To make his paper longer

• To give credit to the original authors and avoid plagiarism

• To compare different ideas

• To break down information

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Maya and Harper each have a pet, a dog and a cat respectively. Which process would you use to find out how these two pets are similar?

• Contrast

• Analyze

• Compare

• Develop

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Grace is observing a caterpillar in her garden and wants to understand why it changes into a butterfly. Which verb best describes what happens to the caterpillar?

• Cite

• Develop

• Contrast

• Determine

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following is an example of analyzing data?

• Writing a story about your weekend

• Breaking down survey results to look for patterns

• Drawing a picture of a cat

• Memorizing a list of words

Avery and Emma are planning a hiking trip. If they are asked to contrast a mountain and a valley during their hike, what should they focus on?

• Their similarities in shape

• Their differences in height, shape, and location

• Their color

• Their names

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D