Acquire and use Tier-2 Set 17 academic-synthesis precision vocabulary (CCSS L.8.6; L.8.4.a-d)
Exercise Difficulty 1 ~4 min eng.g8.f.ex_09

Vocabulary Recognition

Prompt

Circle the Tier-2 Set 17 word in each sentence. (1) 'Adichie articulates the harm.' (2) 'Coates contends that structural inequities persist.' (3) 'Klein illuminates the policy gap.' (4) 'The data substantiate the hypothesis.' (5) 'The author concedes a key point.'

Answer criteria
type classification
correct
  1. articulates
  2. contends
  3. illuminates
  4. substantiate
  5. concedes
Hints
  1. Look for precise academic-synthesis verbs.
  2. These are Tier-2 Set 17 from MG-19.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Circles generic words (Adichie, harm, point).
Used in lessons