Blog(Noun)

Definition:

a personal website or web page on which an individual records opinions, links to other sites, etc. on a regular basis.

Synonym: online journal; diary

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Academically, I might use a blog when I want to argue the ethics in the story “Flowers for Algernon.” In Social Studies I would use a blog to discuss with my classmates my views on historical debates.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

A blog could be used when I want to share ideas about my creative nail art hobby with others around the world.

By Ms. Denlinger

Definition: to examine critically, so as to bring out essential elements or give essence of

Synonym(s) evaluate, inspect, interpret, figure out, scrutinize

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?Analyzing can be used in an academic environment like analyzing articles to gain more knowledge and understand it better. In math class, you could analyze an equation and solve it.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?You could use the word “analyze” outside of school by analyzing and interpreting an artwork or picture of something like on the internet or out in the public.

By Mia Bongcaras

This picture represents the word “Analyze” by showing a magnifying glass looking more closely at the words to figure out and understand those words.

(Verb)

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Definition:

The act or process of inferring, the process of arriving at some kind of conclusion.

Synonym(s):

assumption, guess.

Visual Example:

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How is this word used in an academic setting? Inference might be used in science when you are inferring something will happen to a science project you are working on. Similar to a hypothesis. Also when you are in math and you have to draw an inference on what the answer might be in cases of doing mental math.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

An Inference might be used outside of school when you are at the store and you make an inference on how much you are going to pay.

By: Rashel Gonzalez

Inference(noun)

Proficient

(Adjective)

Definition:

Well advanced or skilled in doing or using something.

Synonym(s)

skilled, expert, professional, accomplished.

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Academically, I might use proficient when someone aced a test because they were very skilled or professional at the subject.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Proficient could be used when someone is very skilled at making bracelets.

Kylee Ishmael

Publish (verb)

Definition:

(of an author or company) prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, or other work) for public sale.

Synonym(s) issue, produce, print.

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

In language arts class our teacher helped us write a poem and publish it to a website where people could read the poem.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Newspaper reporters can write an interesting news report and publish it to the newspaper where everyone can read it.

By:Christina Godinez

Cite(Verb)

Definition:

quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work..Synonym(s): quotereproduce.

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

A teacher may say cite your sources in your textbook she means you can get the information out of your textbook.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

You go to your mom for information on your homework your mom tells you to go cite your own sources on the computer.

By: Lailony Sierra

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Software(noun)

Definition:

The programs used to direct the operation of a computer, as well as giving instructions on how to use them.

Synonym(s):

Operating system, program, system.

Visual Example:These are some examplesof softwares.

http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/software

How is this word used in an academic setting?

In an academically way, I would use software to tell someone how to get on the computer software.

“ First, you enter the software.”

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Outside of school, I would use software to describe an internet error to someone.

“Hey, the software just shut down!”By July Jimenez

Diverse(adjective)

Definition:

Synonym(s)

various, sundry, manifold, multiple

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Academically, I would use diverse media when working on a research assignment by looking up information on videos, online textbooks, or using the class website.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

I would use diverse media outside of school when going on different social medias.

By Edith Gallardo

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Showing a great deal of variety; very difficult

Academic(adjective)

Definition:

Of or relating to education or scholarship.

Synonym(s)

education, scholarly, scholastic.

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Today in science we learned one of the fellow classmates wanted to become an academic scholar.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

When I went to chipotle the waitress told me her full time job was a college professor.

Centuri Levine

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EVIDENCE(Noun)

Definition:The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Synonym(s) proof, confirmation, verification.

Visual Example:http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/evidence-bag-1514893.jpg

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Academically, I would use evidence to confirm how I came to the conclusion or answer by looking back in a specific text to support my claim.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

I need concrete evidence before I am convinced of any circumstance.

By: Nayeli Liera

Collaborate(verb)

Definition: Work jointly on an activity, especially to produce or create something.

Synonym(s)

Work together

Visual Example:http://holykaw.alltop.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/collaboration-e1360601014110.jpg

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Today I was working in class on a project. We had to create a water bird feeder that would keep producing water for the birds and my teacher was collaborating with me on how it was going to work.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

You can use this word when you are collaborating with your wife about something you want to buy.

By: Cory Bunnell

Produce(verb)

Definition:

To bring into existence,

Synonym(s): Generate, Create

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

I may use this word when I’m working on a project because I can say “i need to produce some ideas.”

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

I can use this word outside of school when I’m outside & I have to produce energy.

by Karla Garica

URL(NOUN)

Definition:

An address that identifies a particular file on the Internet

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Synonym(s)

Uniform Resource Locator

Visual Example: http://www.them.pro/urls

How is this word used in an academic setting?

This can be used in an academic setting when you need to give credit to a site that you may

have used for a essay.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

You could use this outside of school if you are a teacher. So when you need to do a lesson plan and there

is a website the kids need to go on. You could copy the URL and put it on

your lesson plan. BY:TRISHA VALDEZ

Multi-Media

(noun)

Definition: the combined use of several media, as sound and full-motion video in computer applications.

Synonyms: interactive media, intermedia, mixed media

Visual Example:

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How is this word used in an academic setting?

Multi-Media applies academically by students using educational websites such as google classroom, google drive, and class dojo to turn in assignments and view lessons. This is multi-media because we use these programs on different devices such as chromebooks, ipads, and desktops.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Multi-Media applies outside of school by using different devices such as laptops, iPads, phones, iPods, TV’s and cameras We use these devices to use social media apps, games, movies, TV shows, and videos

Mariah Vega

Collegial (adjective)

Definition:Sharing or involving responsibility among a group of colleagues.

Synonym(s) Collegiate,united,collaborative,collective,combined,and coordinating

Visual Example:

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How is this word used in an academic setting? Academically I would use the word as amongst a group of my peers.Everyone would be responsible of a certain part and we would divide the load of the project .

How/When would you use this word outside of school? If you are playing a sport and everyone has their own position that they’re supposed to be in charge of. Teamwork and collaboration doesn’t exactly just stay in school but also can pertain to your personal life.

Andres Castaneda

PresentationNoun

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?Academically, I would present a speech, a presentation, or even a report. Presentations are a way of sharing your ideas to your peers and teacher.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

People at business give presentations to their bosses and co-workers, about products or data.

Jenissia Rios

Definition:

an act of presenting

Synonym(s)appearance, delivery, demonstration, display, introduction, offering, production show, and submission

Genre(noun)

Definition:

A class or category of artistic endeavor having a particular form, content, or technique.

Synonym(s) style, fashion, brand, category, character

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Genre is used in an academic setting by searching for a specific type of genre of a book.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

The word genre can be used outside of school by explaining to your friends what genre of movies you like.

Jeana Tijerina

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Fiction

Definition:

A form of literature that uses imaginary characters and events.

Synonym(s):Fantasy, imaginary, and false.

Visual Example

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How is this word used in an academic setting?

Academically, fiction is used as a reading selection that you can help to be able to recognize things such as; settings, characters, plot, the rising action, etc.

How When would you use this word outside of school?

Fiction is used for entertainment reasons like for movies, tv, plays, and novel that can be shared worldwide.

Trinity Walker

Nonfiction(noun)

Definition: The branch of literature comprising works of narrative prose dealing with or offering opinions or conjectures upon facts and reality, including biography, history, and the essay (opposed to fiction and distinguished from poetry and drama).

Synonym(s)Documentary, true, and historical.

Visual Example: http://www.google.com/search?

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How is this word used in an academic setting?

In school people should check out nonfiction books if they are researching for history.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

This word is used in work. If you need to know something you should check out a nonfiction book.

By: Aaron Hibner

(Noun)

Definition:

the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting

Synonym(s): viewers, onlookers, and patrons

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

In class, our audience of peers are watching us while we present our project. Also we are an audience for the principal when he’s giving an assembly.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

We’re in the audience for a band during a concert. When we watch our favorite youtubers, we’re being a part of their audience.

By, Andrea Rojas

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These children are being an audience for their teacher.

Organization(noun)

Definition:

the action of making something neat or coordinated

Synonym(s) planning, arrangement, management

Visual Example:

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How is this word used in an academic setting? 1.) I can used the word “organizing” in an academic setting by organizing my vocabulary words by placing them in categories.2.) In science class I can organize a diagram of heart or brain.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?I can use this word outside of school by organizing my desk in my bedroom. Or organizing my closet

Gabrielle Gutierrez

(noun)

Definition: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved

Synonym(s):theory,argument,line of argument, contention, proposition, idea, claim, premise, assumptions, hypothesis, postulation, supposition

Visual example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

In science, before we do our experiments we must have a thesis before beginning your experiment, so your colleagues know what your original thought was.

How/ would you use this word outside of school?

If you have a job in a science like field then, you would need to use a thesis.

Madison Paige Twomey

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Transitions(noun)

Definition: The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Synonym(s): Change, transformation,

convert, and alteration.

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Students make transitions every year, by going to a new grade and getting new teachers. Teachers also make transitions by changing their students each year.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

People make transitions when they get married or have kids. They also make transitions when they get, or change their job.

Jasmine Garcia

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Revising(verb)

Definition:

to reread work done previously to improve the object and using further evidence, typically used for exams or essays

Synonym(s) alter,change,improve

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Revising can be used in an academic setting because students revise essays and exams daily. Teachers also revise their worksheets and other items to improve them.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Carpenters revise their floor plan after making the rough draft. They alter the floorplan to make it better.

Zarah Walter

editing(verb)

Definition:

prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it.

Synonym(s) : correct, check, improve

Visual Example:

How is this word used in an academic setting?

Editing can be used when proofreading writing, I can edit all the mistakes that I missed.

How/When would you use this word outside of school?

Editing can be used when changing and editing the html of a blog.

Aubrey Mercado