DO: 1) Read over the list of words and

their definitions. 2) Begin your worksheet

Vocabulary 2

Pick one word from the list as your FAVORITE word from the List

• Analyze • Cite• Evidence• Text• Context• Rationale• Theme • Criteria

Now, pick the word you think is the WEIRDEST word

• Analyze • Cite• Evidence• Text• Context• Rationale• Theme • Criteria

Analyze

Cite According to the our founding fathers, all men have the right to “ life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (preamble, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson)

Evidence

Text

Context

Rationale

Theme

The Central Message

• What the author wants you to learn or know

• A broad idea about life or people

• Usually not stated. Must be inferred.

Criteria

Now, pick your favorite word from the list again.

• Explain your criteria for “favorite” – why did you choose that word as your favorite?

Now for a little quiz….

NameP. ___

1.2.3.4.5. 6.7.8.

Name & period at top of page

Number the page 1 to 8

According to the our founding fathers, all men have the right to “ life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” (preamble, Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson)