12+Power+Words

12 powerful words: 1. trace 2. analyze 3. infer 4. evaluate 5. formulate 6. describe 7. support 8. explain 9. summarize 10. compare 11. contrast 12. predict


 * CLUES AND TIPS TO HELP WITH EOG TEST **

Trace – Outline Explain – List in steps
 * Formulate** – Build and create
 * Analyze** – Tear down/take apart
 * Infer** – Read between the lines and make a guess
 * Evaluate** – Judge/check
 * Describe** – tell about it
 * Support** – Back up w/details
 * Summarize** – Short version
 * Compare** – Alike
 * Contrast** – Different
 * Predict** – Think about the future

** Reading UNRAAVEL ** highlighted?
 * __ U __** nderline the title.
 * __ N __** ow predict the topic and main ideas.
 * __ R __** un through and number the paragraphs.
 * __ A __** re you reading the questions?
 * __ A __** re the important words circled or
 * __ V __** enture through the passage.
 * __ E __** liminate incorrect answers.
 * __ L __** et the questions be answered, and write the paragraph # where you found the answers.

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** RUNNERS STRATEGY ** U-underline key words N-now read the selection N-notes in the margin E-eliminate wrong answers R-reread the questions S-select the best answer choice **
 * R-read the questions