Academic and Domain Vocabulary
Aligned to L.9-10.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Build and use general academic words and subject-specific terms accurately so you can read, write, and speak precisely across subjects.
Worked example
In a science report, 'analyze' and 'photosynthesis' do work that everyday words cannot — using the exact term signals command of the topic.
Practice questions
- Choose an academic verb like analyze or evaluate and use it correctly in a sentence.
- Explain why a precise domain term beats a vague everyday word.
- Describe how you would learn and remember a new academic word.
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Vocabulario académico y especializado
Adquiere y usa con exactitud palabras académicas generales y términos propios de cada materia para leer, escribir y hablar con precisión en distintas asignaturas.
Ejemplo: En un informe de ciencias, «analizar» y «fotosíntesis» hacen un trabajo que las palabras cotidianas no pueden; usar el término exacto muestra dominio del tema.
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