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12 POWERFUL WORDS What do
we mean by powerful words? These are the words
that stump students when they take standardized
tests like the FCAT. Students may feel intimidated
or confused by these words causing them to answer a
question incorrectly when they know the answer.
What is Kanapaha doing with these
words? Teachers, administrators and staff will
be promoting these 12 powerful words with our
students. The words will be used consistently in the
classroom and throughout the school.
What can you do? Check out
the words below and use them with your child on a
daily basis. Ask your child to use the words in
their written responses to homework. Have your child
make up their own questions utilizing these words.
By incorporating these words in your child's daily
life you will be helping to boost their academic
achievement. 12
Powerful Words
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WORD |
STUDENT FRIENDLY PHRASE |
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1. Trace |
List in
steps |
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2. Analyze |
Break apart |
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3. Infer |
Read between the lines |
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4. Evaluate |
Judge |
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5. Formulate |
Create |
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6. Describe |
Tell all about, |
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7. Support |
Back up with details |
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8. Explain |
Tell how |
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9. Summarize |
Give me the short version |
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10.Compare |
All the ways they are alike |
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11. Contrast |
All the ways they are
different |
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12. Predict |
What will happen next
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