1. PERFORMANCE VERBS English August 2010

2. Directions: Make vocabulary cards using the Performance Verbs Make vocabulary cards using the Performance Verbs * define terms in Cornell Notes * define terms in Cornell Notes * illustrate terms * illustrate terms * write a sentence using the terms * write a sentence using the terms Study the terms tonight Study the terms tonight

3. Performance Verbs Explain – make clear by giving reasons for something Explain – make clear by giving reasons for something Describe – identify the main ideas, parts, characteristics and/or details Describe – identify the main ideas, parts, characteristics and/or details Predict – use what is known to identify what is likely to happen in the future Predict – use what is known to identify what is likely to happen in the future Trace – identify the steps, events and/or ideas in order Trace – identify the steps, events and/or ideas in order

4. Performance Verbs Infer -- use the facts or information given to describe the hidden or unstated meaning or ideas Infer -- use the facts or information given to describe the hidden or unstated meaning or ideas Analyze – identify the parts of the problem or situation and describe how they lead to a certain conclusion or result Analyze – identify the parts of the problem or situation and describe how they lead to a certain conclusion or result

5. Performance Verbs Compare – identify what is alike; you may include what is different in your answer Compare – identify what is alike; you may include what is different in your answer Summarize – identify the main ideas and/or points of something Summarize – identify the main ideas and/or points of something Formulate – create a system for; express in a systematic way based on a review of the information given Formulate – create a system for; express in a systematic way based on a review of the information given

6. Performance Verbs Support – provide facts and/or details to back up an idea, point of view or theory Support – provide facts and/or details to back up an idea, point of view or theory Evaluate – decide the value or importance of something, explain the pros, cons and/or results of a decision or action Evaluate – decide the value or importance of something, explain the pros, cons and/or results of a decision or action