1. 12 POWERFUL WORDS Bellringers

2. 12 Powerful Words 1. Analyze- Break into parts, describe or explain each part and how they relate 2. Argue- Defend a position. Provide reasons in support of how you feel. 3. Apply- Show how an idea or concept explains a certain situation/ problem. 4. Comment- Offer statements/ opinions on a topic. Discuss or explain its meaning.

3. 12 Powerful Words 5. Describe- Give a mental picture or an idea by telling main aspects or qualities. 6. Discuss- Explore different points of view; look at positive and negative points of both. 7.Compare- Show similarities between two things. Identify, then describe how items are similar. 8.Evaluate- Determine the value, by showing standards and your reasoning and evidence.

4. 12 Powerful Words 9. Contrast- Show differences between two things. Identify, then describe differences. 10. Critique- Make an informed judgment, show positives and negatives and offer support 11. Define - State the meaning of something. 12. Demonstrate - Explain or describe using examples or evidence.

5. Timeline 1-4- all hours (Mon) 5-8- 2 nd hour (Tues) 5-8- 3 and 4 hour (Wed) 5-8- 5 and 6 th hour (Thurs) 9-12- 4, 5,6 hour (Fri) 9-12- 2 nd hour- (Mon.) 9-12- 3 rd hour- (Tues.) New BW #1- 4 (Tues.) New BW #1- 5,6 (Wed.) New BW-#2- all hours (Thurs.) New BW- #3- 2 nd hour (Fri.)

6. 12 Powerful Words #1 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 1. A rubric helps a reader ____________________ an essay. 2. You must include three examples to __________________ your main ideas. 3. The closer the class got to the ending of the book, the easier it was to __________ what might happen to the characters in the conclusion.

7. 12 Powerful Words #2 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 4. I had to ___________ what my lost coat looked like to the teacher to see if he knew where it was. 5. Sometimes making a ___________ helps when brainstorming. 6. We _________ class schedules to see what classes we would be taking together.

8. 12 Powerful Words #3 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. 7. I had to _______________ the plot of my book for the book report. 8. When I created my poster, I _________ed a plan so that it would all fit. 9. I like to _____________ poetry for its hidden meaning.