1. Power
verbs

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

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

4. 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?

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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”.

12. 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.

13. 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 contrast infer explain compare 6. list
7. describe support predict identify summarize

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15. RUVIP
What is RUVIP?
It is a process of organizing your thoughts and ideas to plan and write a proficient response for ORQs.

16. 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).

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

18. 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.