PSSA Vocabulary

When you show the likeness between two things, you _________.

• Effect

• Compare

• Analyze

• Discuss

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To _____________ is to provide proof of your answer by using an example.

• Examine

• List

• Persuade

• Demonstrate

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When asked to ___________, you must provide a definition for a word or phrase.

• Define

• Contrast

• Justify

• Review

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

If you want to ___________ others, you must provide reasoning or an argument to do something

• Interpret

• Outline

• Justify

• Persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To _________ is to “read between the lines” and draw conclusions.

• Interpret

• Cause

• Comment

• Justify

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When you ___________ something, you provide reasons for your conclusions.

• Contrast

• Justify

• Demonstrate

• Effect

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which PSSA term matches the following definition?

To talk and/or write with an understanding of both sides of an issue.

• Comment

• Analyze

• Discuss

• Review

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which PSSA vocabulary term matches the following definition?

Matter to give action and resolution

• Effect

• Persuade

• Examine

• Cause

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which PSSA vocabulary term matches the following definition?

A change or result of an action

• Effect

• List

• Demonstrate

• Cause

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When asked to _________, you must provide an answer that explains “why.”

• Interpret

• Analyze

• Explain

• Outline

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2