"On your worst day on the job, YOU are still some child's best hope." ~Larry Bell
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The 12 Powerful Words
Word Short, "at-promise"
student friendly phrases
1. Trace List in steps
2. Analyze Break apart
3. Infer Read between the lines
4. Evaluate Judge
5. Formulate Create
6. Describe Tell all about
7. Support Back up with details
8. Explain Tell how
9. Summarize Give me the short version
10. Compare All the ways they are alike
11. Contrast All the ways they are
different
12. Predict What will happen next
Word Short, "at-promise"
student friendly phrases
1. Trace List in steps
2. Analyze Break apart
3. Infer Read between the lines
4. Evaluate Judge
5. Formulate Create
6. Describe Tell all about
7. Support Back up with details
8. Explain Tell how
9. Summarize Give me the short version
10. Compare All the ways they are alike
11. Contrast All the ways they are
different
12. Predict What will happen next
The Importance of the 12 Powerful Words
It is hard to answer a question in any subject if you do not know
what the question means or is asking!
- The goal -- has to be for every student to be "on friendly terms" and thoroughly familiar with these 12 powerful words.
- The 12 powerful words are universal -- these words are found in practically every subject area and on practically every grade level standardized test.
Activities Parents Can Do With Their Children
- Word of the Week: Have your child explain or write a one-page paper about their day utilizing one powerful word numerous times.
- Lunch Box Words: Place a powerful word and other notes in with your child's lunch.
- Dinner Discussions: Encourage your child to use the powerful words at dinner to analyze their day.
- Parent-Student Games: Develop a "who wants to be a millionaire" type fun game, or come up with your own!
- TV/Video Connection: Have your child discuss a program when it ends by having your child answer questions you ask that include the 12 powerful words.
- Remember, together WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
PowerFul words posters
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powerpoint
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bookmarks
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Reading UNRAAVEL
bookmarks
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Math UNRAAVEL
bookmarks
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Powerpoint
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Unraavel Steps
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