1. 12 Powerful Words
By: Buffy Borne

2. Trace To list in steps Example:
Trace how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

3. Analyze
To break apart
Example:
Analyze the following word problems.

4. Infer Read between the lines. Tell me what you think. Example:
In the story, infer how Red Riding Hood felt when she realize the wolf was Grandma?

5. Evaluate To judge Example: Evaluate the story you read.
Evaluate the service at a restaurant.

6. Summarize To give the short version Example:
Summarize the third paragraph in the story.

7. Predict What will happen next Example:
Using the picture predict how the story will end.

8. Compare All the ways they are alike Example:
Compare a wild rabbit to a pet rabbit.

9. Contrast All the ways they are different Example:
Contrast dogs and cats.

10. Support To back up with details Example:
When trying to prove your point, support it.

11. Explain To tell how Example:
Explain how to get from school to your house.

12. Describe
To tell about
Example:
Describe the inside of your classroom.

13. Formulate To create Example:
Formulate a new way to communicate with others.