POWER

VERBS

Power Verb

IdentifyMake a list in logical (consistent) order.

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…thatmeans to break itdown to figure it out!

Analyze thestructureof a cell.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…thatmeans to read between the lines, or to understandwhat isn’t stateddirectly.

How may the readerinfer that the characterwas angry?

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…thatmeans to write a detailed account in sequential order..

Describe the nightsky as observed byFreak and Max inthe novel, The Mighty.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…thatmeans to look for details to provide evidence or proof in the reading.

Support WITH EVIDENCE FROM THE READING.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that means to give reasons for and support your reasons with evidence from the reading.

Explain what Brian learnedfrom his encounter with the bear.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that means to

tell a shorter version in your own words andusing evidence from the reading.

Summarize the firstchapter of Hatchet.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that means to tell all the ways two things are alike and different.

Compare Brian’s twoFriends.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that

means to tell all the ways two things are different, or NOT alike.

Contrast Hatchet and Brian’s Winter.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that

means to use clues and details to tell what might happen next.

Predict the winnerof the race in“Raymond’s Run”.

I can dothat !

Power Verb! :

…Hmmm…that

means to produce a numbered series of words, sentences, or comments.

List five risks of using tobacco Products.

I can dothat !

_____________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 2. contrast 3. infer 4. explain 5. compare 6. list 7. describe 8. support 9. predict 10. identify 11. summarize

NAME______________________________________Date_______Parent Signature _______________________________Test #7

1

RUVIPWhat is RUVIP?

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

RRead the entire question before responding. Reread the question often.

UUnderline the key words (number words, differences, reasons, ways, things).

VCircle the verbs (list, name, tell, identify, give, describe, explain, compare, contrast). List them in the verb column.

IInform with details. Brainstorm ideas, examples, and details that are necessary to answer each part of the question completely.

PWrite 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).

Read the

entire question.

Underline key words

Verb Information from passage Publish

The passage says,“

SCOREPOINT

4

1. You complete all important components of the question and communicate ideas clearly.

2. You demonstrate in-depth understanding of the relevant concepts and/or processes.

3. Where appropriate, you choose more efficient and/or sophisticated processes.

4. Where appropriate, you offer insightful interpretations or extensions (generalizations, applications, analogies).

SCOREPOINT

3

1. You complete most important components of the question and communicate clearly.

2. You demonstrate an understanding of major concepts even though you overlook or misunderstand some less important ideas or details.

SCOREPOINT

2

1. You complete some important components of the question and communicate those components clearly.

2. You demonstrate that there are gaps in your conceptual understanding.

SCOREPOINT

1

1. You show minimal understanding of the question.2. You address only a small portion of the question.

SCOREPOINT

0

1. Your answer is totally incorrect or irrelevant.

BLANK 1. You did not give any answer at all.