English 2 Academic Vocabulary

A model or representation

• Example

• Illustration

• Concept

• Theory

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A phrase used to introduce a list, statement, or explanation that comes next.

• The following

• In addition

• For example

• Moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

To select one or more from a group

• Pick

• Choose

• Decide

• Reject

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

To tell or write about; to give details with words; characterize

• Explain

• Describe

• Narrate

• Summarize

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

To carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.

• Select

• Reject

• Ignore

• Overlook

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

• Deduction

• Inference

• Assumption

• Hypothesis

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

similar characteristics

• alike

• different

• unique

• dissimilar

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

To write or say a sequence of items, often in a specific order.

• List

• Group

• Collect

• Arrange

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A specific sentence or phrase taken from a story or text.

• Line from a story

• Paragraph from a story

• Summary of a story

• Theme of a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

To recognize or be able to name something.

• Identify

• Differentiate

• Describe

• Assume

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D