12 Words to Know |
| Trace |
List in steps
create a time line of events; show what happened, from the beginning to the end |
| Analyze |
Break apart
separate the elements and then examine/explain each one |
| Infer |
Read between the lines
make an educated guess, based on the clues; reach a conclusion, based on the facts you have been given |
| Evaluate |
Judge
what is the value or worth of the statement, item, or subject matter |
| Formulate |
Create
put together a theory, idea, or educated guess |
| Describe |
Tell all about
use specific details or paint a picture using words |
| Support |
Back up with details
prove; give reasons for; give evidence |
| Explain |
Tell how
tell the details related to the topic; examine and give evidence |
| Summarize |
Give me the short version
re-tell, in fewer words, the event |
| Compare |
All the ways they are alike
show similarities between items |
| Contrast |
All the ways they are different
show the differences between items |
| Predict |
What will happen next
make a guess about what the future holds, based on the information given |
