Vocabulary February 9-13
accuracy Definition: the ability to work or perform without making mistakes. Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: precision, accurateness.
accuracy Accuracy in the writing class was very important to the students.
specific Definition: clearly and exactly presented or stated. Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: precise, exact.
specific On Thursday, the students had to write on a specific topic.
critique Definition: a careful judgment in which you give your opinion about the good and bad parts of something (such as a piece of writing or a work of art). Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: examine, review.
critique The writing class had to review each others work and critique how well their partners followed the rubric.
feedback Definition: helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc. Part of Speech: noun
The teacher gave his students feedback on their bell work.
effective Definition: producing a result that is wanted. Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: efficient, fruitful.
The effective teacher taught her students the multiplication facts.
support Definition: to give help or assistance to (someone or something). Part of Speech: verb Synonyms: advocate
The young boy needed support with his computer class.
resources Definition: something that one uses to accomplish an end especially when the usual means is not available. Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: tools
The class used their laptops as a resource while writing their opinion paper. resources
details Definition: a particular fact or piece of information about something or someone. Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: point
While writing, Jose included many details to his narrative story.
persuasive Definition: able to cause people to do or believe something. Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: compelling, conclusive, convincing.
In the morning, the students received a sample of a persuasive essay.
influence Definition: the power to change or affect someone or something. Part of Speech: noun Synonyms: impact
The older sibling was a good influence to her little brother.