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Mastering the 12 Powerful Words for Effective Communication

This resource provides an in-depth analysis and practical examples for using the 12 powerful words to enhance communication skills. Learn how to apply, argue, describe, discuss, compare, evaluate, contrast, critique, define, and demonstrate with confidence. Suitable for all grades and subjects.

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Mastering the 12 Powerful Words for Effective Communication

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  1. Bellringers 12 Powerful WoRds

  2. 12 Powerful Words 1. Analyze- Break into parts, describe or explain each part and how they relate 2. Argue- Defend a position. Provide reasons in support of how you feel. 3. Apply- Show how an idea or concept explains a certain situation/ problem. 4. Comment- Offer statements/ opinions on a topic. Discuss or explain its meaning.

  3. 12 Powerful Words 5. Describe- Give a mental picture or an idea by telling main aspects or qualities. 6. Discuss- Explore different points of view; look at positive and negative points of both. 7.Compare- Show similarities between two things. Identify, then describe how items are similar. 8.Evaluate- Determine the value, by showing standards and your reasoning and evidence.

  4. 12 Powerful Words 9. Contrast- Show differences between two things. Identify, then describe differences. 10. Critique- Make an informed judgment, show positives and negatives and offer support 11. Define - State the meaning of something. 12. Demonstrate - Explain or describe using examples or evidence.

  5. Timeline 1-4- all hours (Mon) 5-8- 2nd hour (Tues) 5-8- 3 and 4 hour (Wed) 5-8- 5 and 6th hour (Thurs) 9-12- 4, 5,6 hour (Fri) 9-12- 2nd hour- (Mon.) 9-12- 3rd hour- (Tues.) New BW #1- 4 (Tues.) New BW #1- 5,6 (Wed.) New BW-#2- all hours (Thurs.) New BW- #3- 2nd hour (Fri.)

  6. 12 Powerful Words #1 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 1. A rubric helps a reader ____________________ an essay. 2. You must include three examples to __________________ your main ideas. 3. The closer the class got to the ending of the book, the easier it was to __________ what might happen to the characters in the conclusion.

  7. 12 Powerful Words #2 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. Write out the entire sentence. 4. I had to ___________ what my lost coat looked like to the teacher to see if he knew where it was. 5. Sometimes making a ___________ helps when brainstorming. 6. We _________ class schedules to see what classes we would be taking together.

  8. 12 Powerful Words #3 Use the 12 powerful words to complete the sentences. 7. I had to _______________ the plot of my book for the book report. 8. When I created my poster, I _________ed a plan so that it would all fit. 9. I like to _____________ poetry for its hidden meaning.

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