The A-List

Essential Academic Words

Analyze

A Glimpse into our Class

Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Volume 1
Issue 5

Break down Deconstruct Examine

Argue

Hands on History
with
Ms. H-B

The Agenda

Claim Persuade Propose

Compare/Contrast
Delineate Differentiate Distinguish

Agendas were issued last week and are expected to bring to class every day. Students are to write down their
homework assignments in the agenda as part of our class daily routines. Please check with your cadet to verify
that they received their agendas as this is also another form of communication that we will utilize to keep you
update as to what is going on in our class.

Describe
Illustrate

Report

Represent

Determine
Establish

Identify

Define

Develop
Formulate Generate Elaborate

Evaluate
Assess

Figure out

Gauge

Explain
Clarify

Demonstrate

Discuss

Imagine
Anticipate

Hypnotize

Predict

Integrate
Combine Incorporate Synthesize

Interpret
Deduce

American History Founding Principles, Civics and Economics

This week we are studying the roots of democracy as it relates to our government. We
learned different strategies to use develop a brief presentation to class. We also
discussed expectations regarding homework and proper formatting. Our Constitution
test scores need improvement and we will do test corrections in class as time allows.

Infer

Translate

Classify

Form

APUSH
We concluded our study of European Exploration in the Americas. Our first test is now
in progress. This week will explore colonization in the Americas in particular North
Africa and its impact on society during that time.

Organize
Arrange

Summarize
Outline

Paraphrase

Report

Support
Cite

Justify

Maintain

Transform
Alter

Middle Eat History

Change

Convert

This week took our first test centered on stereotypes and misperceptions of the Middle
East. We will discuss the results of the test next class and begin our study of the
geography of the Middle East and North Africa.