12 Power Words

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Analyze

Back

Break apart. Think through. Break into pieces.

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Evaluate

Back

Judge its worth.

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Explain

Back

Tell how. Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.

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Describe

Back

Tell in your own words. Who, What, When, Where, Why, How.

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Summarize

Back

Give the short version.

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Infer

Back

Draw a conclusion based on evidence.

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Trace

Back

Follow the development or progression of something.

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Formulate

Back

Create or devise a method or strategy.

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Support

Back

Provide evidence or reasoning for a claim.

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Compare

Back

Identify similarities and differences.