12 POWERFUL WORDS

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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.

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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.

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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.

Timeline

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

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

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.

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.

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.