The 12 powerful words listed here are words that are often used on standardized tests. It is very important that students are exposed to these words, understand their meaning, and feel comfortable using them. Please try to use these words on a daily basis with your student. Using these words both in the classroom and at home can impact student achievement in a postitive manner.
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Trace |
List in steps |
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Analyze |
Break apart |
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Infer |
Read between the lines |
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Evaluate |
Judge |
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Formulate |
Create |
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Describe |
Tell all about it |
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Support |
Back up with details |
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Explain |
Tell how |
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Summarize |
Give me the short version |
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Compare |
All the ways they are alike |
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Contrast |
All the ways they are different |
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Predict |
What will happen next |