Academic and Domain Vocabulary
Aligned to L.9-10.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
College- and career-ready writing uses general academic words (like 'analyze' or 'infer') and domain-specific terms accurately. Learn each word's precise use, not just a loose synonym, and deploy it where it fits.
Worked example
In science writing, 'hypothesis' is not just a guess — it is a testable prediction, so using it loosely for any opinion signals you don't yet control the term.
Practice questions
- Choose an academic word and use it precisely in a sentence about a topic you know.
- Explain the difference between the word and a looser everyday synonym.
- Identify a domain-specific term from a subject you study and define its exact use.
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Vocabulario Académico y Especializado
La escritura lista para la universidad y la carrera usa con precisión palabras académicas generales (como 'analizar' o 'inferir') y términos especializados. Aprende el uso preciso de cada palabra, no solo un sinónimo aproximado, y colócala donde corresponde.
Ejemplo: En la escritura científica, 'hipótesis' no es solo una suposición — es una predicción que se puede poner a prueba, así que usarla vagamente para cualquier opinión señala que aún no dominas el término.
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