Academic Language-Part 1

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identify

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recognize and name

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key details

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important words and/or phrases (used intentionally by an author) directly connected to the central idea

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determine

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to figure out

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central idea (informational)

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the thought, concept, notion, or impression that is of greatest importance in the text or portion of the text, it may be implied or explicity stated

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analyze

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study and pull apart

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development

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maturation

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over the course

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from the beginning to the end