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Academic Vocabulary words and phrases that are used in text and instruction
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2. Record Academic Vocabulary
Record the word on side one
Side two includes
part of speech, fill-in-the-blank sentence, definition, picture
affect

3. 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
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Deliberate process to identify words
Data Team sorted list from 400+ to 135 to 60
We chose 30 for SY & have a packaged action plan w/ 30 new words for 13-14

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

5. 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.

6. 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,

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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.

20. 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

21. 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

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

23. 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