Bellringers 12 POWERFUL WORDS 12 Powerful Words 1

Bellringers 12 POWERFUL WORDS

12 Powerful Words 1. Analyze- Break into parts, describe or explain each part and how they relate 2. Argue- Defend a position. Provide reasons in support of how you feel. 3. Apply- Show an idea or concept explains a certain situation/ problem. 4. Comment- Offer statements/ opinions on a topic. Discuss or explain its meaning.

12 Powerful Words 5. Describe- Give a mental picture or an idea by telling main aspects or qualities. 6. Discuss- Explore different points of view; look at positive and negative points of both. 7. Compare- Show similarities between two things. Identify, then describe how items are similar. 8. Evaluate- Determine the value, by showing standards and your reasoning and evidence.

12 Powerful Words 9. Contrast- Show differences between two things. Identify, then describe differences. 10. Critique- Make an informed judgment, show positives and negatives and offer support 11. Define - State the meaning of something. 12. Demonstrate - Explain or describe using examples or evidence.

Timeline 1 -4 - all hours (Mon) 5 -8 - 2 nd hour (Tues) 5 -8 - 3 and 4 hour (Wed) 5 -8 - 5 and 6 th hour (Thurs) 9 -12 - 4, 5, 6 hour (Fri) 9 -12 - 2 nd hour- (Mon. ) 9 -12 - 3 rd hour- (Tues. ) New BW #1 - 4 (Tues. ) New BW #1 - 5, 6 (Wed. ) New BW-#2 - all hours (Thurs. ) New BW- #3 - 2 nd hour (Fri. )

12 Powerful Words #1 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 1. A rubric helps a reader __________ an essay. 2. You must include three examples to _________ your main ideas. 3. The closer the class got to the ending of the book, the easier it was to _____ what might happen to the characters in the conclusion.

12 Powerful Words #2 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 4. I had to ______ what my lost coat looked like to the teacher to see if he knew where it was. 5. Sometimes making a ______ helps when brainstorming. 6. We _____ class schedules to see what classes we would be taking together.

12 Powerful Words #3 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. 7. I had to ________ the plot of my book for the book report. 8. When I created my poster, I _____ed a plan so that it would all fit. 9. I like to _______ poetry for its hidden meaning.