Common Academic Words

Frequently used academic vocabulary across subjects, like compare, explain, and evidence.

How to teach this

These words appear across school subjects. Talk with your child about what each one means and use it in a real sentence together.

🎓 5th Grade

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compare
contrast
explain
describe
evidence
reason
result
effect
cause
process

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