RW Academic Vocabulary Sem 1

When you compare two texts, you:

• Note the differences between each author’s purpose

• Think about which author you most agree with and explain why

• Look for similarities between the texts

• Summarize both texts

When you contrast two texts, you might...(select BEST answer):

• Note the differences between each author’s purpose

• Think about which author you most agree with and explain why

• Look for similarities between the texts

• Summarize both texts

Ms. Pine demonstrates the process of erosion. This most likely means she:

• Raises money for erosion control

• Shows models that illustrate the causes of erosion

• Tells people to avoid erosion

• Has students discuss erosion

Which of the following examples best illustrates the term describe?

• When asked, “How was school?” The student responded, “Fine.”

• When my brother came home from school, he sat down next to my mother and spoke at length about each class period. He explained what he learned each hour and detailed the juicy gossip he heard at lunch.

When asked, “Which details best support the main idea of the text?” You are being asked to…

• Find the information that proves or backs up the author’s main point

• Write the main idea

• Find interesting facts that relate to the main point

• Circle information that surprises you

When a test asks you to determine the main idea, you are being asked to:

• Interpret the setting

• Explain the main details

• analyze supporting details to draw a conclusion

• Describe the supporting details

Which of the following words/phrases is NOT closely related to the word develop?

• Expand

• Elaborate

• Evaluate

• Add detail

Which of the following words/terms are most closely connected to the term, distinguish?

• Develop

• Extinguish

• Explain

• Recognize

Which of the following evidence best supports the claim that all students should participate in recess each day?

• Studies show that there are fewer classroom disruptions when students have more than 15 minutes of recess each day.

• Students report increased bullying on playgrounds.

• Some educators claim that recess takes up valuable instructional time.

• Students like to have fun.

Which of the following words is most closely related to the term, explain?

• Evaluate

• Distinguish

• Determine

• Describe