Unit 1 Academic Vocabulary

What does the word "memorize" mean?

• To forget something quickly

• To learn something by heart

• To write something down

• To read something aloud

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which word means "ambition or goal"?

• Reflect

• Mission

• Contribute

• Recognize

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.4.6

If you "contribute" to a group project, what are you doing?

• Taking something away

• Offering something of value

• Ignoring the group

• Complaining about the work

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does it mean to "recognize" someone?

• To ignore them

• To know who they are and acknowledge them with respect

• To forget their name

• To avoid them

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

Which word best fits this sentence: "After the teacher explained the lesson, I took time to ______ on what I had learned."

• Mission

• Memorize

• Reflect

• Contribute

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Choose the best example of "contribute" in a classroom setting.

• Listening quietly to the teacher

• Offering to help a classmate with their homework

• Leaving the classroom early

• Forgetting your assignment

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which action shows you are trying to "recognize" someone?

• Walking past them without looking

• Saying hello and using their name

• Turning away from them

• Not listening when they speak

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

If your "mission" is to improve your grades, which of the following would best help you achieve it?

• Ignoring your homework

• Setting study goals and working hard

• Skipping classes

• Not asking for help

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Imagine you are preparing for a big test. Explain how you would use both "reflect" and "memorize" to help you succeed.

• I would only read my notes once and hope for the best.

• I would memorize important facts and then reflect on how they connect to what I already know.

• I would ignore the material and play games instead.

• I would ask someone else to take the test for me.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

You notice a new student in class who seems shy. Using the meaning of "contribute," "recognize," and "reflect," what is the best way to help them feel welcome?

• Ignore them and let them figure things out on their own.

• Reflect on how you felt when you were new, recognize the student by greeting them, and contribute by inviting them to join your group.

• Only talk to your old friends.

• Make fun of the new student.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6