HSC Verbs
Which verb asks students to provide characteristics and features?
Describe
What does the T stand for?
Topic Sentence
What are the trigger words for define?
key qualities/features/characteristics
Circle the verb
What skill does ALARM improve?
Literacy
What does compare involve?
similarities and/or differences
What HSC verb is used in TEEEL?
Explain
What is ONE HSC verb could have the trigger word 'difference'?
Distinguish or contrast
What do you Underline - U in the question
The content
Name two literacy skills
Any 2 - Reading, writing, speaking, listening, comprehension
What are two level 5 verbs?
Assess and evaluate
L stands for link. What do you link the paragraph back to?
The question
What are all of the trigger words for explain
Cause and effect/how/why
What does B involve
Box the depth (focus)
What does A.L.A.R.M stand for?
A Learning and Response Matrix
To evaluate means to make a judgement based on what?
Advantages and disadvantages or criteria
What type of information could be classified as 'evidence'.
Fact, statistic, quotation, example
What is another word for imply (analyse)?
Suggest
What does E stand for?
Example/evidence
Where did A.L.A.R.M originate?
a) USA
b) Australia
c) China
d) Canada
b) Australia
What is another verb that is similar to discuss?
Analyse
What does TEEEL stand?
Topic Sentence, Elaborate, Evidence/example, Explain, Link
What does a 'trigger word' mean?
Helps you to remember the meaning of the HSC verb.
CUBE this question: Explain how penguins thermoregulate (maintain their temperature) in their habitat?
C - Explain
U - thermoregulate and habitat
B- how
E - penguins
When did A.L.A.R.M begin?
a) 2024
b) 2016
c) 2009
d) 2003
c) 2009