Are you ready for the Literacy Test?

After this UNIT you will BE!

Let’s look at some Key Words/Terms You will be asked to compare, define, describe, determine, explain, identify... etc. In this lesson we will review what these key words mean It is very important that you read the questions on the literacy test carefully to be sure you are doing what is asked

COMPARE

Compare means……. To identify what is the same To explain the difference between two or more things TIP: Include examples that show how the things are similar or different in one or more important ways

DEFINE!!!!!

Define means….. To state the meaning of the word or phrase being defined TIP: The response should include the meaning and enough detail to distinguish its meaning from similar words or phrases.

DESCRIBE

Describe means… Use words to create a mental picture of what is being described for the reader TIP: The response must give the characteristics and key features of what is being described in an organized manner

DETERMINE!!!

Determine means… To show a solution to a problem using logical reasoning or mathematics

EXPLAIN

Explain means…. Provide specific and relevant supporting details TIP: Show the link between the explanation and the idea or point being explained

IDENTIFY

Identify means…. To provide the name of a person, place or thing, or for a reason TIP: The response must use information from the reading selection

JUSTIFY

Justify means… To give reasons, evidence and/or calculations to show why an answer, argument or conclusion is correct

PREDICT

Predict means…. To identify what may happen based on the information provided in the reading selection or mathematical question

Predict means…. To identify what may happen based on the information provided in the reading selection or mathematical question

SUMMARIZE

To Summarize means…. To concisely identify the main idea and give relevant, supporting details from the original text

USE YOUR IDEAS!!

To Use Your Own Ideas to support your answer means…. To include your prior knowledge and experience of the topic from the reading selection to develop the main idea of the answer

LIST

List Your Information means…. To include information in point form