ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
Ashley Campion
Created on October 19, 2023
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Academic Vocabulary
Argumentative Text
- 9.2(A)
- 9.1(D)
- 9.2(A)
- 9.5(F)
Lesson Standards
Learning Intention
Language Objective
What will our learning look like today?
- I will use academic vocabulary terms in context and articulate the meanings of selected terms in their own words.
- Today, we will explore the significance of academic vocabulary and learn strategies to decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words. We will also apply these newly acquired words in our own writing to enhance our communication skills.
Success Criteria
- Define academic vocabulary.
- Identify context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Apply academic vocabulary in a written response.
- Articulate the meaning of selected academic vocabulary terms in their own words
DO NOW:
Here are five academic vocabulary words. Take a couple of minutes to tell me in the chat what you think each word means.
What is academic vocabulary?
Academic Vocabulary is defined as words that are traditionally used in academic dialogue and text. Specifically, it refers to words that are not necessarily common or frequently encountered in informal conversation.
ignorance- lack of knowledge about something
intelligence- the ability to comprehend and benefit from experience
liberal- showing broad-mindedness
explicit- precisely and clearly expressed, leaving no room for doubt
display- a visual representation of something
abstract- existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
Writing about Thinking
Academic Vocabulary
symbol- an object or action that represents an idea
underlie- to be the cause or basis of something
reveal- to make something previously hidden known
notion- an idea or belief
Writing about Thinking
Academic Vocabulary
- A solid education is a cure for ignorance, or lack of knowledge.
- Intelligence can be measured not only by what someone knows, but also by what someone is capable of learning and understanding.
- Belief that all people are equal is one of the principles that underlie our government.
- When writers or speakers don’t reveal their intent or meaning, put details together with your own experience to make an inference or intelligent guess.
- A display at the planetarium can help people understand the solar system.
Describing knowledge
Academic Vocabulary
Academic vocabulary consists of words that are commonly used in academic texts, lectures, and discussions across a number of disciplines. Learning these words will help you expand your vocabulary and succeed in school and on standardized tests.In this lesson, we will be looking at academic vocabulary that will help you analyze the process of thinking.Sample Context Words & Sample Sentences
Try to incorporate these words into your own personal vocabulary. They will help you better understand the academic texts that you read and will make you sound more authoritative when you write and speak for academic purposes.
- People who have no notion of the meaning of compromise will not be open to the concerns of others and will try to get their own way.
- The Great Seal of the United States shows a bald eagle because it is a symbol of courage and strength.
- Many ideas about outer space are abstract since we have no concrete examples to illustrate them.
- Explicit instructions help people follow step-by-step procedures because they tell exactly what to do.
- A liberal attitude leaves people open to ideas that may challenge their own.
Describing types of ideas
Academic Vocabulary
Sample Context Words & Sample Sentences
Complete the "Drag and Drop" Activity. Yes, I do know a word is used twice!
Assignment
Thankyou!