Definitions
Synonyms/
Antonyms
Examples
Misc.
100
This is when you tell what two things have in common, or the same.
Comparing
100
Synonyms: Reveal, display, show
Demonstrate
100
I had never planted a garden before so my mother showed me how to plant one. She showed me that one seed of corn must be planted one inch deep and four inches apart. My mother also displayed how to make a straight row when planting seeds.
Demonstrate
100
Inferring is when you use your background knowledge, plus the __________ given to figure what the passage is saying. It is not said in the text.
Clues
200
What is it called when you cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument
Persuading
200
Antonyms: resemble, similar
Contrast
200
Despite Rachel and Rebekah being identical twins, their friends found some differences between the two of them. Rachel had a narrow face compared to Rebekah who has a round face. Rachel has short hair. On the other hand, Rebekah likes to grow her hair long.
Contrasting
200
When an author is writing, they have three purposes. First, they might try to teach you something; for example, if you would like to learn more about penguins you can go to the library and look up a book just on penguins. Another reason authors write is for the purpose of entertaining you. The Hunger Games is a great example of an author trying to entertain readers. What is the last reason an author would write?
Persuade
300
What does it mean to give a brief description of the main events that happened in the story
Summarizing
300
Antonyms: to be vague (not clear), hide, conceal
Explain
300
Tommy and John were hot and sweaty as they sat outside the principal’s office. Dirt smeared both of their faces, and they could hear their teacher’s voice as she gave Mr. Jones her account of what had happened. Tommy sneered at John, and John returned the angry glare. As Miss Brown left Mr. Jones’ office, the boys hung their heads so they wouldn’t have to look her in the eye. What did the two boys do?
Infer
300
To tell about something in detail is to ________ something.
Describe
400
What are you doing when you are observing something very closely and carefully
Analyzing
400
Synonyms: clarify, explain, to make sense of
Interpret
400
Laughter the Medicine You may think that pills need to be taken in order for you to feel better, but you might need to take a closer look at different forms of medicine. Laughter is one of the greatest healing devices known to man. Laughter is powerful and can help people in many different ways. It has the power to cure something as little as a bad day or to heal the wounds of a terminally ill person. Laughing has helped create the smile which is the universal sign of well being. Generally, individuals who do not laugh live miserably and have unhappy lives. Dr. Robert Holden found out that smiling and laughing releases endorphins in the brain which gives people a overall happy well being. Using comedy, many doctors have stimulated the healing process in manic depressants and fatally ill patients giving them hope and ambition. In many clinics laughter is being used in replacing anti depressants and reduces the need for pain killers.(Dr. Gael Crystal). Take comedians for example, they usually live long and happy lives. Putting a smile on faces and laughs in souls is what makes life complete. Laughter helps heal people and brightens spirits for a better and healthier life . Laughing is a sign of joy and hope and keeps people normal and the world happy. Using the techniques of laughter and happiness is the best medicine known to man. Laughter is the universal sign of well being and happiness within health. Laughing brightens the spirit and heals the mind and body of people who allow it to overcome them. So try a smile and laugh on for size and live a longer happier life with loved ones the next time you think you need to pick up that pill bottle to make you feel better.
Persuade
400
EXPLAINING is when you give a clear description of something. The best way to explain something is to use the five W's. What are the five W's?
Who? What? When? Where? Why?
500
What does it mean when you are using your prior knowledge (schema) and the clues given by the passage to conclude information
Inferring
500
Synonyms: to give a rundown, explain main points, recap, sum up
Summarize
500
I couldn't believe the seats I had at the circus. They were right up front. I felt so close that I feel like I could reach out and honk the nose of a clown or smell the sweat of the performers. The lights were so bright above my head and the motorcycles were so loud I had to cover my ears. When the tigers came out their fur was so long with vibrant colors. My seats were incredible!
Describing
500
To interpret something is to write or say their understanding of the passage in their own words. Two people might read the exact same story, but come to very different conclusions because they interpret it differently. Give me an example of when two people interpreted things differently.
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