Testing Power Verbs/ UNRAAVEL |
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Power Verb Meaning 1. Trace List in steps in order of sequence; follow 2. Analyze Take apart; investigate; break down 3. Infer Read between the lines; guess based on observations 4. Evaluate Judge; find the good and bad; rate it; weigh pros and cons 5. Formulate Create; build; make a plan; make, construck 6. *Describe Tell all about it; give details using your senses; find words that make a picture 7. Support Back it up with details; give reasons and evidence; prove your answer 8. *Explain Tell how; make it clearer (use 5 W's and H) 9. Summarize Give the short version; main points; retell in your own words; paraphrase 10. *Compare All the ways they are alike; similarities 11. *Contrast All the ways they are different 12. Predict What will happen next (if you had a "crystal ball"); look into the future
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READING STRATEGIES (UNRAAVEL)
Underline title (gives information) Now predict the passage (using title---try to tie in wih an emotion) Run through and number the paragraphs Are you reading the questions (at the end of the passage)? --so you know what to look for Are the important words "circled?" (bold, underline, all caps, repeated, transitional words, etc.) Venture through the passage (carefully read the passage) Eliminate obviously incorrect anwers from your choices Let the questions be answered, and write the paragraph number (AND line number) where answer found
--------------------------------- Learning Strategies to use every day: Stress reading EVERY day Use higher order thinking questions **Reteach missed questions Provide structure in the classroom Make every student participate every day Use inclusion curriculum (science achievements from every culture) Get audience emotionally involved (how does the topic affect human lives) Teach at least one grade level from time to time (tell students when/why) NEVER give up!
--------------------- Standardized test prep in class: Use "definition of the day" or "daily math word problem" Include standardized type questions on assessments (tests, quizzes, etc.) and homework assignments. Use scantron tests from time to time (remember to erase clearly) Give TIME tests/quizzes from time to time (CRCT is timed) Encourage students for follow written and oral directions Collaboration
----------------------- Use "power names" Brag on accomplishments and strengths Do not accept exuces (expect the most from each student)
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