Power verbs

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

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

Power Verb! : Infer …Hmmm…that means to read between the lines, 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?

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

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

Power Verb! : Contrast different, or NOT alike. Contrast Hatchet 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! : Predict Predict the winner of the race in …Hmmm…that means to use clues and details to tell what might happen next. I can do that ! Predict the winner of the race in “Raymond’s Run”.

Power Verb! : List List five risks of using tobacco Products. I can do …Hmmm…that means to produce a numbered series of words, sentences, or comments. I can do that ! 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 3. infer 4. explain 5. compare 6. list 7. describe 8. support 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 Read the entire question before responding. Reread the question often. U Underline the key words (number words, differences, reasons, ways, things). V Circle the verbs (list, name, tell, identify, give, describe, explain, compare, contrast). List them in the verb column. I Inform with details. Brainstorm ideas, examples, and details that are necessary to answer each part of the question completely. P 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).

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

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