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Record Academic Vocabulary Record the word on side one Side two includes part of speech, fill-in-the-blank sentence, definition, picture affect

Academic Vocabulary 20 words to know! Affect Analysis Cite Clarify Credible Conclude Differentiate Effect Elaborate Elements Evaluate Evidence Infer Interpret Objective Paraphrase Passage Relevant Significance Valid Joe Deliberate process to identify words Data Team sorted list from 400+ to 135 to 60 We chose 30 for 12-13 SY & have a packaged action plan w/ 30 new words for 13-14

Study Card side two: affect verb The arrow ________ed the aardvark. Aaron the aardvark became very upset! to influence

Study Card Side Two: analysis noun The teacher’s ______ of the book helped the class understand. a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole.

Study Card Side Two: cite verb Be sure to _____ the source you used for the research paper by including the author’s last name. quote (a passage, book, or author) used as evidence to justify an argument or statement,

Study Card Side Two: clarify verb The pirate drew a map to__________ the directions to the treasure chest. to make easier to understand; make clear.

Study Card Side Two: conclude verb To think about something and form an opinion The detective reviewed the evidence. She ________ed that the jewelry thief took off from the store on a scooter.

Study Card Side Two: credible adjective believable; reliable; accurate ALL of my fishing stories are totally ____________.

Study Card Side Two: differentiate Verb Look closely, I bet you can’t _______ between the twins. to find the differences between

Study Card Side Two: effect noun The pouring rain had a strange ________ on Amy’s hair. as a result

Study Card Side Two: elaborate adjective The _______ plans for the surprise party included my friends decorating a Minion cake for me! something is planned with a lot of attention to detail

Study Card Side Two: elements noun The ______ of a great school is the variety of extracurricular activities it offers to students a basic part of any whole

Study Card Side Two: evaluate verb Let’s ______ both sides of the issue of animal testing before we determine our position. judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something: Pro Con

Study Card Side Two: evidence noun Ranger Rick examined the _______ at the camp site. Since he spotted partial bear prints he determined a black bear had destroyed the tent. anything that you see, experience, read, or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened.

Study Card Side Two: infer noun While I was walking through my neighborhood, I saw a little beagle puppy strolling along the sidewalk. Later the puppy was darting into the street. He didn’t have a collar on, so I was able to_______ that he was lost. Using clues from the story to figure something out that the author doesn’t tell you directly.

Study Card Side Two: interpret verb Can you help me _______the meaning of this passage from Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” ? to clarify or explain the meaning

Study Card Side Two: objective noun adjective The player’s ______ was to help his team win the game. A jury must make an ________ decision when deciding if a person is innocent or guilty. Noun: goal or purpose Adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; based on fact

Study Card Side Two: paraphrase verb Please help me _________this rap song by Lil Rob. Up in the mornin' and out to school The teacher is teaching the golden rule American history and practical math You studying hard and hopin' to pass express the meaning of (something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Study Card Side Two: passage noun What does this _____ from Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry seem to express about the conditions in the South? a portion or section of a written work; a paragraph, verse

Study Card Side Two: relevant adjective It is ________ to mention Luis Gonzales’ game winning hit when you report on the Diamondbacks’ World Series win. closely connected to what is being discussed about a topic

Study Card Side Two: significant adjective During this latest monsoon there was a ______amount of rainfall recorded in Chandler. to be worthy of attention

Study Card Side Two: valid noun Thank you sharing the evidence from the passage found in The Outsiders. You made a ______point about cliques today’s schools. reasonable or acceptable