Common Academic Vocabulary

12 Powerful Words
Word
1. Trace 2. Analyze 3. Infer 4. Evaluate 5. Formulate 6. Describe 7. Support 8. Explain 9. Summarize 10. Compare 11. Contrast 12. Predict

Student Friendly Definition

List in steps Break apart Read between the lines Judge Create Tell all about Back up with details Tell how Give me the short version All the ways they are alike All the ways they are different What will happen next

Reading Strategies Strategic Readers:

Make Connections Ask Questions Visualize Draw Inferences Determine Importance Analyze & Synthesize Monitor Comprehension

Strategies to teach vocabulary

Banners in school Embed words in daily instruction Write content/language objectives Send words home to parents Use words in practice questions Make the words pictures Games Act out / dance the definitions Essay competitions Team competitions Bulletin boards Posters in bathrooms Create videos Put on pencils Mention in Saber Pause

Adapted from Larry I. Bells 12 Powerful Words