1. Key Academic Words
If you know these words you will be able to respond to FRQ prompts more appropriately & earn more points.

2. Identify: to recognize and correctly name someone or something
Identify: to recognize and correctly name someone or something. Example: Identify two ways in which federalism has changed since 1994.
Define: to tell the meaning of. Example: Define federalism.
Describe: to say what something is like or give an account of, shows some understanding. Example: Describe two methods by which federalism has changed since 1994.
Explain: Make clear or plain, tell why/how, give reasons or causes for. Example: Explain two reasons why federalism has changed since 1994.