Yearlong Academic Vocabulary 18-19

A "hypothesis" is

• to propose an explanation based on limited information/data that needs more study.

• an argument to disagree

• definition of the Greek word "hypo"

• a definition of events

An "analysis" is...

• to make a serious request, typically to the public

• the act of being correct or precise

• making a statement or situation less confused

• the detailed examination of the structure of something

Something done basically is done...

• as stated by

• in the simplest of ways

• in a way that is proper

• very often

Clarification means to:

• make a statement or situation less confused.

• be correct or precise

• publicly recommend or support

• work together on an activity

When you collaborate, you do what?

• make a serious request, typically to the public

• publicly recommend or support

• work together on an activity

• making a statement or situation less confused

How do you identify whether an answer choice is a fact or an opinion?

• A fact is a false statement; an opinion is a point of view.

• Because Mr. Kemper says, "It's a fact."

• A fact is true and opinion is not true.

• A fact is a statement that can be proven true; an opinion is how someone feels.

What makes something happen

• Compare
• Contrast
• Cause
• Effect

story is told in time order (common in narrative stories or biographies)

• cause & effect
• compare & contrast
• exposition
• chronological

Tell in your own words what a passage is about including only the central idea and most important supporting details. Does not include opinions or judgement.

• clarify
• analyze
• summarize
• plagiarize

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

illustrate

• to see an elaborate picture 
• to explain or make clear using examples, charts, or graphs
• to increase in volume

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4