Bellringers
12 POWERFUL WORDS
12 Powerful Words
1. Analyze- Break into parts, describe or
explain each part and how they relate
2. Argue- Defend a position. Provide reasons
in support of how you feel.
3. Apply- Show how an idea or concept
explains a certain situation/ problem.
4. Comment- Offer statements/ opinions on
a topic. Discuss or explain its meaning.
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5. Describe- Give a mental picture or an idea by
telling main aspects or qualities.
6. Discuss- Explore different points of view; look at
positive and negative points of both.
7.Compare- Show similarities between two things.
Identify, then describe how items are similar.
8.Evaluate- Determine the value, by showing standards
and your reasoning and evidence.
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9. Contrast- Show differences between two
things. Identify, then describe differences.
10. Critique- Make an informed judgment,
show positives and negatives and offer
support
11. Define - State the meaning of
something.
12. Demonstrate - Explain or describe
using examples or evidence.
Timeline
1-4- all hours (Mon)
5-8- 2nd hour (Tues)
5-8- 3 and 4 hour (Wed)
5-8- 5 and 6th hour (Thurs)
9-12- 4, 5,6 hour (Fri)
9-12- 2nd hour- (Mon.)
9-12- 3rd hour- (Tues.)
New BW #1- 4 (Tues.)
New BW #1- 5,6 (Wed.)
New BW-#2- all hours (Thurs.)
New BW- #3- 2nd hour (Fri.)
12 Powerful Words #1
Use the 12 powerful words to complete the
sentences. Write out the entire sentence.
1. A rubric helps a reader
____________________ an essay.
2. You must include three examples to
__________________ your main ideas.
3. The closer the class got to the ending of the book,
the easier it was to __________ what might
happen to the characters in the conclusion.
12 Powerful Words #2
Use the 12 powerful words to complete the
sentences. Write out the entire sentence.
4. I had to ___________ what my lost coat looked
like to the teacher to see if he knew where it was.
5. Sometimes making a ___________ helps when
brainstorming.
6. We _________ class schedules to see what
classes we would be taking together.
12 Powerful Words #3
Use the 12 powerful words to complete the
sentences.
7. I had to _______________ the plot of my book
for the book report.
8. When I created my poster, I _________ed a
plan so that it would all fit.
9. I like to _____________ poetry for its hidden
meaning.