We use LOTS (Language of the Standards) to describe the words your teachers
use when sharing new ideas and matierials with you. Today you are going to
learn about LOTS by learning the definitions of key words within the Common
Core Georgia Performance Standards by creating a mini-dictionary.
Copy these definitions into your notebook. After that, write a sentence for each
word, using it properly. Finally, draw a picture to illustrate each definition.
ANALYZES (verb) – to look at something closely in detail
CAUSE AND EFFECT (adjective) – describes the relationship between two or more
actions or events
CAPTIONS (noun) at title that explains a picture or drawing, especially in
magazines and textbooks
CLAIMS (verb) to state an opinion or fact with the possibility of debate
COMPREHENSION (noun) the act of understanding
COMPARE AND CONTRAST (adjective) similarities and differences
DETERMINES (verb) to settle or decide
DIAGRAMS (noun) a drawing or a plan that explains the parts of an operation
DISCUSSES (verb) to talk over or write about
ENGAGES (verb) to gain the attention of a person or persons
EVALUATE (verb) to judge or determine the significance or worth of
EVIDENCE (noun) something that shows proof or an outward sign of something
EXPLORES (verb) to investigate or search for
IDENTIFIES (verb) to determine what group
ILLUSTRATIONS (noun) a picture (sometimes in a book or magazine
LOGICAL ORDER (noun) things being in the most proper order, efficient
READING INFORMATIONAL (noun)a nonfiction (true) story, article or novel
READING LITERARY (noun) a fictional (imaginary) story, article or novel
RELEVANT (adjective) pertaining to the matter or issue of discussion
REASONING (verb) the process of forming a judgment, decision or inference
RESPONDS (verb) saying something in reply
RELATES (verb) to show the relationship between
TRANSITIONS (noun) a movement from one subject to another
TEXT (noun) the main body of matter in a script, book, newspaper, etc.
Grading Rubric – I will evaluate your work (look at the definition above) based on
neatness, detail within your written example and the creativity (not the look) of
your images)