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classify

arrange into groups by common qualities

persuade

use evidence to convince

atlas

reference book that contains maps

analyze

break down into parts and explain the parts

evidence

your basis for belief or disbelief

analogy

drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect such as words having a similar relationship

chronological order

events put in order in which they occurred

predict

guess as to what will happen next based on clues or evidence

bibliography

list of sources used as reference

non-fiction

true or informational material Example: Biography

equation

a statement, usually math, that two expressions are equal

demonstrate

describe, explain, or illustrate a concept using examples. evidence and details

generalization

detailed facts to broad statement

support

details or information that prove a concept

variable

symbol, usually a letter, that takes the place of a value in a math problem

conclude

determine something based on information and reasoning

fiction

not true, made up - Example: novel

quantity

number indicating how much or how many

magazine

periodical

biography

story of a person's life written by another person

conflict

struggle between opposing forces or people

internal conflict

struggle from a need, a desire, or emotion from within

external conflict

struggle from an outside force

infer

make an educated guest based on facts or evidence

verify

prove true or correct by evidence

summarize

retell major ideas in your own words

concept

Grouping of objects, events, or ideas that have similar characteristics.

consecutive

one after another in order

evaluate

use evidence or standards to make judgement about the strengths and weaknesses of a position on a particular issue

exponent

a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself

compare

to tell how things or people are alike

contrast

to tell how things or people are different


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