Researchers estimate 85% of achievement test scores are based on the vocabulary of the standards. Below are common vocabulary words that may appear on your child's test. We have been going over these words in class, but it may help if you review with your child. You can review vocabulary by making flashcards, using them in a sentence, or choosing one of the games found on this website. There are a lot of words on this list, but every little bit will help your child succeed!
Critical Verbs
Analyze Articulate Cite Compare Comprehend Contrast Delineate Demonstrate Describe Determine Develop Distinguish Draw Evaluate Explain Identify Infer Integrate Interpret Locate Organize Paraphrase Refer Retell Suggest Support Summarize Synthesize Trace |
Critical Nouns
Alliteration Analogy Argument Central Idea Conclusions Connections Connotative Language Details Evidence Figurative Language Illustrations Interaction Metaphor Mood Point of view Rhetoric Simile Stanza Structures Theme Tone |