1. Depth of Knowledge Vocabulary LIST 3

2. test  To perform a trial, to evaluate or assess  Test the effectiveness of a simple machine.

3. Experiment  to try or test, especially in order to discover or prove something:  to experiment with a new procedure.  Experiment with different variables to determine the most effective way to get a healthy night of sleep.

4. Enhance  to raise to a higher degree; intensify; magnify:  Enhance your understanding of tropical birds by reading the article.

5. Envision  to picture mentally, especially some future event or events:  Using textual evidence, envision the shift in the protagonists motivation.

6. Translate  to explain in terms that can be more easily understood; interpret.  Translate the data on the chart into a written summary.

7. Suggest  to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action:  Suggest a plan to safely evacuate your home in the event of an emergency.

8. Speculate  to engage in thought or reflection; meditate  Speculate about how you will do on your next vocabulary quiz.

9. Share  to use, participate in, enjoy, receive, etc.  Share the events of the book chronologically with your group.

10. Report  to relate what has been learned by observation or investigation.  Report your findings about the major stops along the Oregon Trail to your peers.

11. Plan  to arrange a method or scheme beforehand for any work, enterprise, or proceeding  Plan what to pack for a weekend involving your three favorite past times.

12. Extend  to enlarge the scope of, or make more comprehensive, as operations, influence, or meaning:  Extend the system of classification of words, i.e. parts of speech to other systems of classification using a Venn Diagram.

13. Convert  to divert from the original or intended use:  Convert the survey questions into a data table.

14. Construct  to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.  Construct an argument that supports emissions regulations in order to improve Utah’s air quality.

15. Communicate  to give or interchange thoughts, feelings, information, or the like, by writing, speaking: to express thoughts, feelings, or information easily or effectively.  Use three different means of communication to share the results of your lab experiment.

16. Understand  to be thoroughly familiar with; apprehend clearly the character, nature, or subtleties of  Annotate the text in order to show deep understanding.

17. Suggested Learning Activity: Ranking Frequency  Ask the students to look at the list of words, and rank them from 1 to 15 (1 is the most frequent, 15 is the least frequent) for how often they see, hear, or use these words. Have students explain their answers.

18.  For the following content areas:  Math  Science  Social Studies  Language Arts Sort this vocabulary list by frequency of use. Suggested Learning Activity Categorize by Content

19. Vocabulary Learning Activity Suggestion: “We’re Experts” (Dr. Janet Allen)  You need groups, each group gets 2 or 3 words which they must become experts on. Each group gets one large card for each word they are assigned. One the front of the card:On the back of the card: We’re experts on (assigned word)Illustration of the Word: Notes:Points for Presentation: Our thoughts /Connections:Sources/Citations: Important Names, Dates, Places Synonyms

20. All Words Test ExperimentEnhanceEnvision Understand TranslateSuggestSpeculate ShareReportPlanExtend ConvertConstructCommunicate