POWER VERBS Power Verb Identify Make a list

POWER VERBS

Power Verb Identify Make a list in logical (consistent) order.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to break it down to figure it out! Analyze the structure of a cell.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to read between the lines, or to understand what isn’t stated directly. How may the reader infer that the character was angry?

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to write a detailed account in sequential order. . Describe the night sky as observed by Freak and Max in the novel, The Mighty.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to look for details to provide evidence or proof in the reading. Support WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE READING.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to give reasons for and support your reasons with evidence from the reading. Explain what Brian learned from his encounter with the bear.

Power Verb! : I can do …Hmmm…that means to that ! tell a shorter version in your own words and using evidence from the reading. Summarize the first chapter of Hatchet.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to tell all the ways two things are alike and different. Compare Brian’s two Friends.

Power Verb! : I can do that ! …Hmmm…that means to tell all the ways two things are different, or NOT alike. Contrast Hatchet and Brian’s Winter.

Power Verb! : …Hmmm…that I can do that ! means to use clues and details to tell what might happen next. Predict the winner of the race in “Raymond’s Run”.

Power Verb! : …Hmmm…that means to produce I can do that ! a numbered series of words, sentences, or comments. List five risks of using tobacco Products.

NAME___________________Date_______ Parent Signature ________________Test #7 _______a. Use clues and details to tell what might happen next _______b. Tell ways two things are different, or NOT alike _______c. break it down _______d. to give reasons for and support those reasons _______e. to tell a shorter version in your own words _______f. Tell the ways things are alike and different _______g. make a list in logical order _______h. to look for details to provide evidence or proof _______i. Produce a numbered series of words, sentences, or comments _______j. to read between the lines, understand what isn’t stated directly _______k. Write a detailed account in sequential order 1. analyze 2. contrast 7. describe 8. support 3. infer 4. explain 5. compare 6. list 9. predict 10. identify 11. summarize

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RUVIP What is RUVIP? It is a process of organizing your thoughts and ideas to plan and write a proficient response for ORQs.

R U V I P Read the entire question before responding. Reread the question often. Underline the key words (number words, differences, reasons, ways, things). Circle the verbs (list, name, tell, identify, give, describe, explain, compare, contrast). List them in the verb column. Inform with details. Brainstorm ideas, examples, and details that are necessary to answer each part of the question completely. Write the answer using phrases, pictures, or paragraphs depending on the power verb stated in the question (make a list, write in complete sentences, draw a diagram, chart, or graph).

Read the entire Underline key words question. Information from passage Verb The passage says, “ P ublish

SCORE POINT 4 SCORE POINT 3 1. You complete all important components of the question and communicate ideas clearly. 2. You demonstrate in-depth understanding of the relevant concepts and/or processes. 3. Where appropriate, you choose more efficient and/or sophisticated processes. 4. Where appropriate, you offer insightful interpretations or extensions (generalizations, applications, analogies). 1. You complete most important components of the question and communicate clearly. 2. You demonstrate an understanding of major concepts even though you overlook or misunderstand some less important ideas or details. SCORE POINT 2 1. 2. You complete some important components of the question and communicate those components clearly. You demonstrate that there are gaps in your conceptual understanding. SCORE POINT 1 1. 2. You show minimal understanding of the question. You address only a small portion of the question. SCORE POINT 0 1. Your answer is totally incorrect or irrelevant. BLANK 1. You did not give any answer at all.