ELA Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Describe
A
Paint a picture in words
Tell me about it
2
Q
Explain
A
In your own words tell me about it
Give me your opinion
3
Q
Formulate
A
Create
Come up with
Build
Show me in words what it means
4
Q
Support
A
Back it up
Prove it
Give me the reasons
Give me some facts
5
Q
Infer
A
Read between the lines
Make an educated guess
what do you think they are really trying to say
6
Q
Compare
A
Tell me all the things that are alike
7
Q
Contrast
A
Tell me all the things that are different
8
Q
Analyze
A
Take it apart
Break it down
Tell me the good and bad
9
Q
Evaluate
A
Rate
Grade
Score
Judge
10
Q
Summarize
A
Recap in a few sentences
11
Q
Predict
A
Give me your best guess
Look ahead and tell me what you think will happen