Cross-Curricular Vocabulary

So you will know what a question is actually asking you to do…

ANALYZE To study closely to learn the nature and relationship of the parts. - Example: Analyze the map below.

BIAS To influence in a particular direction. To show prejudice in favor of or against one thing. - Example: Which statement best evaluates Ford’s bias in the speech?

CAUSE The producer of an effect, result or consequence. - Example: List the causes of the American Revolution.

CITE To quote or refer to as proof or example. - Example: What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Cite textual evidence to support your stance.

COMPARE Shows how two or more things are both similar and different. - Example: Compare the forms of government found in the United States and in China.

CONCLUDE To reach a decision or form an opinion about based on textual information. - Example: Draw a conclusion. How did the Columbian Exchange and the slave trade affect the economies and the people of Europe, Africa, and the Americas?

DESCRIBE Write about the most important parts of the topic. Be specific about characteristics, properties and qualities of the topic. - Example: Describe what it was like to live during the Colonial Times.

EFFECT Something that is produced by a cause. The power to produce an outcome (influence). Example: What was the effect of Paul Revere’s ride?

EXPLAIN Write about a topic so it is easily understood. Give the “how” and the “why” of events or situations. - Example: Explain why Parliament passed the Intolerable Acts.

IDENTIFY Pick out or find the most important ideas about a topic. - Example: Identify who the Pilgrims were and why they came to America.

INDICATE To state or express briefly. - Example: Indicate whether or not you agree with the terms set forth in the Treaty of Paris. Use evidence from the reading to support your stance.

INFER To come to a conclusion based on evidence or clues. - Example: Infer: Why did Andrew Jackson have more popular support than Adams? Use textual evidence to support your claim.

INTERPRET Translate, solve, or comment on a subject and give your judgment or reaction to the problem. - Example: Interpret the message conveyed in this painting by John White.

RELATIONSHIP Emphasize connections and associations in a descriptive form. - Example: What was the relationship among the British colonies?

SUMMARIZE Provide a shortened version of the main points. Do not include details. - Example: In your own words, summarize the powers of the Supreme Court.

THESIS A statement or proposition that is maintained by factual argument - Example: Develop a thesis statement on whether or not Abraham Lincoln was a good president. Support your statement with evidence.

TRACE Present the order in which something happened. - Example: Trace the events that preceded the Boston Tea Party.

WITH HELP FROM : Various GV teachers!