1. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
analyze
The students will analyze the text to determine the author’s purpose.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to examine carefully and in detail so as
to identify causes, key factors, possible 
results, etc.

2. (verb) expressing oneself clearly
articulate
The president is known for his ability to articulate his thoughts in front of millions of people.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) expressing oneself clearly

3. (verb) to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.)
cite
In his essay, Randy must cite the opinions of several experts.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.)

4. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
compare
When you compare traditional folktales around the world, you will find that the themes are very similar. 
(verb)to examine two or more objects, ideas,
people, etc. in order to note similarities and 
differences
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

5. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: analyze articulate cite compare
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
analyze
articulate
cite
compare

6. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
comprehend
Since the text was written in a foreign language, I could not comprehend its meaning.   
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb)to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive

7. (verb) to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences
contrast
 Even though the two cars are similar in price, they contrast considerably in the area of gas mileage.  
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences

8. (verb) to deliver or make understood
convey
  The popular writer hoped his personal story would convey a message of hope to his readers. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to deliver or make understood

9. (verb) to work with individuals or a single person to complete a task
collaborate
  In order for the team to perform a complex task, all members must collaborate with each other.  
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to work with individuals or a single person to complete a task

10. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: comprehend contrast convey collaborate
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
comprehend
contrast
convey
collaborate

11. (verb) to place something in a class or group based on its attributes
categorize
  It will be easier to organize your to do list if you categorize everything that needs to be done and put them in their own group or priority.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to place something in a class or group based on its attributes

12. (verb) to direct in action or course; manage; carry on:
conduct
  We will conduct a meeting this afternoon to discuss his behavior. 
(verb) to direct in action or course; manage; carry on:
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

13. (verb) to make an idea or statement clear
clarify
  Because our instructor was so unclear, I had to continually ask him to clarify and repeat what he was saying. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to make an idea or statement clear

14. (verb) to state as a fact
claim
  Some doctors claim that chocolate can reduce your chance of a heart attack
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to state as a fact

15. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Categorize Conduct Clarify claim
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Categorize
Conduct
Clarify
claim

16. (verb) to extract meaning from; to translate
decode
 The colonel wanted the soldier to learn how to decode military letters for communication purposes.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to extract meaning from; to translate

17. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
demonstrate
The basketball player hopes to demonstrate his skill during tryouts, so he can make the team this year.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, or experiments

18. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
describe
The witness was able to describe exactly what the robber looked like at the scene of the crime.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to tell or depict in written or spoken words; to give an account of

19. (verb) to conclude, as after reasoning, observation, etc.
determine
The game show host will determine the winner by adding up all of the points. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to conclude, as after reasoning, observation, etc.

20. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: decode demonstrate describe determine
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
decode
demonstrate
describe
determine

21. (verb) to elaborate and expand upon something
develop
A good relationship started to develop between a strict professor and his students when his pupils realized his efforts toward their education. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to elaborate and expand upon something

22. (verb) to set something apart from something else
distinguish
A police detective often finds himself in the position of having to distinguish between a lie and a truth. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to set something apart from something else

23. (verb) to take out or pull out specific information
draw
The context clues helped Sam draw the conclusion that the character was not telling the truth. 
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to take out or pull out specific information

24. (verb) to describe or portray something precisely
delineate
If you want your children to properly complete their chores, you have to clearly delineate the tasks so your kids will know what to do.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to describe or portray something precisely

25. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: develop distinguish draw delineate
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
develop
distinguish
draw
delineate

26. (verb) to define something or make it clear
explain
Jacob asked his teachers to explain the complicated skill again because it was not clear to him.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to define something or make it clear

27. (verb) to find value in something or to judge it; to assess
evaluate
When the tree fell on our house, the insurance company said they would evaluate the damage and pay us.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to find value in something or to judge it; to assess

28. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
elaborate
My teacher said my answer was not developed, so I needed to elaborate further.
(verb) to include many carefully chosen details to develop a story line or text
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

29. (verb) to determine the meaning of something
interpret
The scribes decided to interpret the message written in pictographs in order to translate it to other languages.
(verb) to determine the meaning of something

30. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: develop distinguish draw delineate
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
develop
distinguish
draw
delineate

31. (verb) to locate or find something, to point it out
identify
The toddler tried to identify the shapes but kept getting the triangle and star confused.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to locate or find something, to point it out

32. (verb) to guess, reason or conclude, based on evidence
infer
Since you did not show up for the first day of work, we will infer that you are not serious about the job.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to guess, reason or conclude, based on evidence

33. (verb) to combine, put something together, or merge
integrate
As a teacher, I work hard to integrate current trivia into my lesson plans so my students will find the lessons relevant.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to combine, put something together, or merge

34. (verb) to find something, identify or discover
locate
When using evidence-based language, we should locate the specific chapter and paragraph from the text.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to find something, identify or discover

35. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Identify Infer Integrate locate
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Identify
Infer
Integrate
locate

36. (verb) to arrange things, to classify or order
organize
If the student would organize his folder by subject, he would be able to find his homework more quickly.
(verb) to arrange things, to classify or order
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

37. (verb) to make or cause something to come into existence
produce
In order to produce quality work, you must follow all directions and use your time wisely.
(verb) to make or cause something to come into existence
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

38. (verb) to show, describe or explain something to a group of people
present
After researching the development of the Fertile Crescent, we had to present our findings to the rest of the class.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to show, describe or explain something to a group of people

39. (verb) to prepare a final version of text for public readers
publish
As an author, be sure to edit and revise your work thoroughly before you publish it for all to see.
(verb) to prepare a final version of text for public readers
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

40. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Organize Present Produce publish
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Organize
Present
Produce
publish

41. (verb) to put into different words, to restate or reword
paraphrase
Forgetting to paraphrase, the student was reprimanded for quoting the original work without citing the source.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to put into different words, to restate or reword

42. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
quote
The student could not decide how to paraphrase the evidence, so she chose to quote the author directly instead.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to give exact information from a text or speaker, set off by quotation marks

43. (verb) to tell in your own words
retell
My Grandpa will retell his tales of the Vietnam War whenever we visit him, but the small details of his story change every time.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to tell in your own words

44. (verb) to mention or speak about something
refer
When I am in trouble, my mother tends to refer to me using my first and middle name.
(verb) to mention or speak about something
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

45. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Organize Present Produce publish
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Organize
Present
Produce
publish

46. (verb) to collect information on a topic, to discover new facts
research
I was so intrigued by the lesson on Egyptian pharaohs, I decided to do further research on my own.
(verb) to collect information on a topic, to discover new facts
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

47. (verb) to think about, show or express an idea or opinion
reflect
My teacher says my grades do not reflect what I am truly capable of, and I should work harder.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to think about, show or express an idea or opinion

48. What do we think it means based on the context clues?
revise
After the team tested their experiment, they decided to revise their plan for better results.
(verb) to change something already written; to make corrections, improvements or updates
What do we think it means based on the context clues?

49. (verb) to say something in reply, to answer
respond
The students were asked to respond to a writing prompt, analyzing how the author developed the protagonist’s perspective.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to say something in reply, to answer

50. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Research Reflect Revise Respond
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Research
Reflect
Revise
Respond

51. (verb) to restate in detail
recount
The officer asked the witness to recount the details of the accident for the police report.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to restate in detail

52. (verb) to sum up clearly in fewer words
summarize
When you summarize an article or story, be sure to mention only the important details like the five W’s.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to sum up clearly in fewer words

53. (verb) to hold up or make stronger
support
When you use evidence from a text, be sure to support it in your own words.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to hold up or make stronger

54. (verb) to combine ideas, to make newer more complex ideas
synthesize
For our class project, our group decided to synthesize social studies and math by creating a timeline and subtracting to determine lengths of time.
What do we think it means based on the context clues?
(verb) to combine ideas, to make newer more complex ideas

55. This week’s LEAP vocabulary: Research Reflect Revise Respond
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This week’s LEAP vocabulary:
Research
Reflect
Revise
Respond