Testing Vocabulary

Describe

• To make note of details or characteristics of a subject to make it clear to someone who is unfamiliar with it.

• To provide a summary of events without details.

• To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a subject.

• To give a brief overview without any specific details.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Theme

• The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

• A character's journey throughout the story.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The author's writing style and tone.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Explain

• To make an idea, situation, or problem clear to someone by describing it in more detail.

• To confuse someone with complex terminology.

• To ignore the details of a situation or problem.

• To summarize information in a brief manner.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Develop (in context of theme)

• To build, grow, or advance a theme.

• To analyze and critique a theme.

• To ignore and dismiss a theme.

• To simplify and reduce a theme.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Justify

• To show or prove to be right or reasonable.

• To criticize or condemn someone.

• To ignore or dismiss a claim.

• To accept without question.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Compare/Contrast

• To examine two or more subjects and tell how they are similar and different.

• To analyze a single subject in detail.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a solution.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Interpret

• To explain the meaning of information or actions.

• To summarize information briefly.

• To analyze data without drawing conclusions.

• To present information in a visual format.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Objective Judgment

• A judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

• A judgment that is heavily influenced by personal feelings and biases.

• A judgment made without any consideration of facts or evidence.

• A judgment that relies solely on subjective opinions.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Evaluate

• To make an objective judgment about a topic, relying more on informed sources than your own opinion.

• To express a personal opinion without considering facts.

• To summarize information without analysis.

• To ignore evidence and rely solely on intuition.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Analyze

• To examine in detail the structure of something, typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To compare and contrast different ideas or concepts.

• To memorize information for later recall.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D