WorksheetsTier II Academic Language Vocab
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Define topic
subject
to recognize and name
to decide the value/worth after study; to judge
facts/info from a text used to support validity
Define identify
to recognize and name
important words or phrases
what a text is mostly about
talk or write about a topic in detail
Define key details
important words or phrases
to figure it out
to represent or give an account in words
to describe, portray precisely or list in detail
Define determine
to figure out
to decide the value or worth after study; to judge
what a text is mostly about
to represent or give an account in words
Define describe
to represent or give an account in words
what a text is mostly about
to note differences
the author's reason for composing a text
Describe author's purpose
the author's reason for composing a text
what a text is mostly about
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail
to note similarities
Define compare
to note similarities
to note differences
the exact location of a quote in the text
what text is mostly about
Define citation
exact location of a quote from text used as support
the thought that is of greatest importance
an assertion to the truth of something
what a text is mostly about
Define main idea
what a text is mostly about
a logical assumption based upon information from the text + prior knowledge
to decide the value/worth after study; to judge
talk or write about a topic in detail
Define evaluate
to decide the value or worth after study; to judge
the concept of greatest importance in the text
talk or write about a topic in detail
words presented with the aim of persuading thought or action
Define argument
words presented with the aim of persuading thought or action
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one disputed or in doubt
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define discuss
talk or write about a topic in detail, taking into account different ideas or opinions
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define explain
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail or by revealing relevant facts/ideas
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
facts or information from a text, used as support for whether a belief is true or valid
a logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge or experiences
Define inference
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail or by revealing relevant facts/ideas
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
facts or information from a text, used as support for whether a belief is true or valid
a logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge or experiences
Define claim
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail or by revealing relevant facts/ideas
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
facts or information from a text, used as support for whether a belief is true or valid
a logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge or experiences
Define textual evidence
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail or by revealing relevant facts/ideas
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
facts or information from a text, used as support for whether a belief is true or valid
a logical assumption based upon information from the text plus prior knowledge or experiences
Define central idea (informational)
the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in text; explicitly or implicitly stated
a sophisticated inference; a logical assumption based on multiple pieces of information from a text plus prior knowledge/experiences
a brief statement that contains the essential ideas of a longer passage
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define delineate
the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in text; explicitly or implicitly stated
a sophisticated inference; a logical assumption based on multiple pieces of information from a text plus prior knowledge/experiences
a brief statement that contains the essential ideas of a longer passage
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define summarize
the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in text; explicitly or implicitly stated
a sophisticated inference; a logical assumption based on multiple pieces of information from a text plus prior knowledge/experiences
a brief statement that contains the essential ideas of a longer passage
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define conclusion
the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in text; explicitly or implicitly stated
a sophisticated inference; a logical assumption based on multiple pieces of information from a text plus prior knowledge/experiences
a brief statement that contains the essential ideas of a longer passage
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
Define analyze
to separate into its constituent parts; to break into smaller parts for the purpose of study or examination
patterns used by authors to organize written information
to note differences
a belief or conclusion held with confidence, but not substantiated by proof
Define opinion
to separate into its constituent parts; to break into smaller parts for the purpose of study or examination
patterns used by authors to organize written information
to note differences
a belief or conclusion held with confidence, but not substantiated by proof
Define contrast
to separate into its constituent parts; to break into smaller parts for the purpose of study or examination
patterns used by authors to organize written information
to note differences
a belief or conclusion held with confidence, but not substantiated by proof
Define text structures (informational)
to separate into its constituent parts; to break into smaller parts for the purpose of study or examination
patterns used by authors to organize written information
to note differences
a belief or conclusion held with confidence, but not substantiated by proof
Define paraphrase
to express meaning using different words, without impacting the original purpose of the author/speaker
to note differences
the thought of greatest importance in the text; implied or explicitly stated
the way in which information is arranged
Define format
to express meaning using different words, without impacting the original purpose of the author/speaker
to note differences
the thought of greatest importance in the text; implied or explicitly stated
the way in which information is arranged
Define distinguish
to express meaning using different words, without impacting the original purpose of the author/speaker
to note differences
the thought of greatest importance in the text; implied or explicitly stated
the way in which information is arranged
Define point of view (informational)
opinion, perspective, position
to combine the constituent elements of separate material into a single or unified entity
a unique characteristic of a text that emphasizes an important idea or detail
the author's, speaker's, character's, or narrator's attitude toward a particular subject
Define synthesize
opinion, perspective, position
to combine the constituent elements of separate material into a single or unified entity
a unique characteristic of a text that emphasizes an important idea or detail
the author's, speaker's, character's, or narrator's attitude toward a particular subject
Define text feature
opinion, perspective, position
to combine the constituent elements of separate material into a single or unified entity
a unique characteristic of a text that emphasizes an important idea or detail
the author's, speaker's, character's, or narrator's attitude toward a particular subject
Define tone
opinion, perspective, position
to combine the constituent elements of separate material into a single or unified entity
a unique characteristic of a text that emphasizes an important idea or detail
the author's, speaker's, character's, or narrator's attitude toward a particular subject
Define medium
main means of mass communication especially television, radio, newspapers, and the internet
a statement making something clear by describing it in more detail
an assertion to the truth of something, typically one disputed or in doubt
to describe, portray precisely; or list in detail
