1. Are you ready for the Literacy Test?

2. After this UNIT you will BE!

3. 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

4. COMPARE

5. 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

6. DEFINE!!!!!

7. 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.

8. DESCRIBE

9. 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

10. DETERMINE!!!

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

12. EXPLAIN

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

14. IDENTIFY

15. 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

16. JUSTIFY

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

18. PREDICT

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

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

21. SUMMARIZE

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

23. USE YOUR IDEAS!!

24. 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

25. LIST

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