Academic Vocabulary Terms

Grace was given a complex science project. To complete it successfully, she needed to analyze the data collected from her experiments. Analyze means...

• To break down and examine information

• To summarize details

• To combine elements to make sense

• To find observations

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Ava was explaining a complex topic to her classmates. To ensure everyone understood, she decided to clarify the concept. Clarify means...

• To paraphrase

• To make clear

• To omit

• To complicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Priya and Noah are comparing their favorite books to see what they have in common. Compare means...

• To find information

• To find the differences

• To look at the value of each item

• To examine similarities

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Elijah was reviewing the results of a science experiment. Based on the data collected, he needed to conclude the effectiveness of a new fertilizer on plant growth. Conclude means...

• To ignore available evidence

• To postpone a decision until further thought

• To initiate a discussion about the evidence presented

• To form an opinion or decision by inferring from available evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Zoe studied hard for her exams, and as a consequence, she achieved excellent grades. Consequence means...

• A process

• A cause

• A result

• An intention

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

In a painting class, Abigail and Benjamin are comparing their artworks. Abigail's painting has a stark contrast between the light and dark areas, while Benjamin's painting has a more smooth look. Contrast means...

• To intensify the colors

• To note the similarities between elements

• To look at the overall tone

• To note the difference between elements

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Avery was asked to describe the process of photosynthesis in her biology class. Describe means...

• To define the vocabulary terms

• To point out the details of something

• To illustrate by drawing

• To narrate what takes place

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

Alex and Simone are in a class where they need to distinguish between different types of plants. Distinguish means...

• To recognize what makes something different

• To compare similar things

• To mix ideas together

• To illustrate what makes idea different

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

William needs to evaluate the performance of his team at work. Evaluate means...

• Examine

• Calculate

• Assess

• Estimate

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Grace was asked to explain the process of photosynthesis in her biology class. Explain means...

• To make something clear by describing it in detail

• To ask a question

• To ignore minor details

• To list the steps of a process

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D