Cross-Curricular Academic Vocabulary for 6th Grade
Listed below are the cross-curricular academic vocabulary words for 6th grade. The words and definition for each subject area are given. Please work to incorporate a minimum of 2-3 words into your LiveLessons, phone conversations, webmails, and teacher feedback each week throughout the school year.
Check out the Direct Instruction and Practice and Reinforcement pages for ideas on how to teach the words and integrate them into your curriculum.
Check out the Direct Instruction and Practice and Reinforcement pages for ideas on how to teach the words and integrate them into your curriculum.
Language Arts1. Advantages - a benefit or gain
2. Analyze - to study and determine the nature or relationship of the parts 3. Ambiguous - unclear or uncertain; indistinct 4. Approximate - nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; to estimate 5. Base - to establish as a fact or conclusion 6. Characteristic - a distinguishing trait quality or property 7. Chronological - arranged in the order of time 8. Clarify - to make clear; to free of confusion 9. Compare - to examine in order to note similarities and differences 10. Composition – a paper or essay 11. Conclude- to bring an end; finish; terminate 12. Constant - continually occurring or recurring 13. Contrast - to compare in order to show differences 14. Convey - to impart or communicate 15. Decrease - to grow progressively less (in size, number, amount, etc.) 16. Demonstrate-to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples 17. Details – an individual or minute part; an item or particular 18. Diagram - A drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts. 19. Disadvantages - an unfavorable condition; a quality or circumstance that makes achievement difficult 20. Elaborate - to work out in detail 21. Element – one of the parts of a whole 22. Essay - a piece of writing; a composition 23. Estimate-to calculate approximately 24. Evaluate- to determine the value, significance, or worth 25. Evidence – that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof 26. Example - one (as an item or incident) that is representative of all of a group or type 27. Excerpt - A passage or segment taken from a longer work, such as a literary or musical composition, a document, or a film. 28. Express - To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 29. Factors - An element or cause that contributes to a result. 30. Grid - a network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines (as for locating points on a map); something resembling such a network 31. Identify-to recognize as being a particular thing 32. Illustration - A visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand. 33. Increase – to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality, etc. 34. Indicate - to point out 35. Inference - a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence 36. Interpret - to explain or tell the meaning of 37. Justify-to show to be right 38. Law - a binding custom or practice of a community; an order or rule; a procedure 39. Model - an example for imitation or emulation 40. Modification - A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation. 41. Negative – lacking positive attributes; expressing or meaning a refusal or denial 42. Object - To feel or express dislike or disapproval. 43. Objective - something toward which effort is directed; an aim, goal; characterized by facts 44. Pattern - a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution 45. Plagiarism - to steal and pass off as one's own work; using another's production without properly crediting the source 46. Point of view - the perspective from which a piece of writing is told (ex. - first person, third person, omniscient, limited omniscient) 47. Positive – explicitly stated or expressed; tending to emphasize what is good 48. Predict-to tell in advance 49. Properties – a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing 50. Purpose - something that is set up as an object or end to be obtained 51. Reduce – to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number 52. Reflect - To think seriously. To express carefully considered thoughts. 53. Represent - to serve as a sign or symbol of 54. Sequence - a continuous and connected series 55. Solve-to find the answer or explanation for 56. Summary – a brief account giving the main points of something 57. Synthesize - to combine or produce; the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole 58. Theory - an ideal or hypothetical set of facts, principles, or circumstances 59. Total - comprising or constituting a whole 60. Variable - characterized by variations; likely to change 61. Volume - a series of printed sheets bound typically in book form |
Math1. Advantages - a benefit or gain
2. Analyze - to study and determine the nature or relationship of the parts 3. Ambiguous - unclear or uncertain; indistinct 4. Approximate - nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; to estimate 5. Base - When a number is written in exponential form, it is the number that is used as a factor. 6. Characteristic - a distinguishing trait quality or property; the smallest positive integer n which for an operation in a ring or field yields 0 when any element is used n times with the operation 7. Chronological - arranged in the order of time 8. Clarify - to make clear; to free of confusion 9. Compare - to examine in order to note similarities and differences 10. Composition – the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole; the resulting state or product 11. Conclude- to bring an end; finish; terminate 12. Constant - a fixed value 13. Contrast - to compare in order to show differences 14. Convey - to impart or communicate 15. Decrease - to grow progressively less (in size, number, amount, etc.) 16. Demonstrate-to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples 17. Details – an individual or minute part; an item or particular 18. Diagram - A drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts. 19. Disadvantages - an unfavorable condition; a quality or circumstance that makes achievement difficult 20. Elaborate - to work out in detail 21. Element - one of the necessary data or values on which calculations or conclusions are based; one of the factors determining the outcome of a process 22. Essay - a piece of writing; a composition 23. Estimate-to calculate approximately 24. Evaluate- to determine the value, significance, or worth; to determine the numerical value 25. Evidence – that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof 26. Example - one (as an item or incident) that is representative of all of a group or type 27. Excerpt - A passage or segment taken from a longer work, such as a literary or musical composition, a document, or a film. 28. Express - To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 29. Factors - numbers you can multiply together to get another number 30. Grid - a network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines (as for locating points on a map); something resembling such a network 31. Identify-to recognize as being a particular thing 32. Illustration - A visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand. 33. Increase – to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality, etc. 34. Indicate - to point out 35. Inference - a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence 36. Interpret - to explain or tell the meaning of 37. Justify-to show to be right 38. Law - a binding custom or practice of a community; an order or rule; a procedure 39. Model - an example for imitation or emulation 40. Modification - A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation. 41. Negative - a number that is less than 0 42. Object - something material that can be perceived by the senses. 43. Objective - something toward which effort is directed; an aim, goal 44. Pattern - a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution 45. Plagiarism - to steal and pass off as one's own work; using another's production without properly crediting the source 46. Point of View - A position from which something is observed or considered; a standpoint. 47. Positive - a number greater than 0 48. Predict- to tell in advance 49. Properties – a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing 50. Purpose - something that is set up as an object or end to be obtained 51. Reduce – to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number 52. Reflect - to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline 53. Represent - to serve as a sign or symbol of 54. Sequence - a list of numbers/objects in a special order 55. Solve- to find the answer or explanation for 56. Summary – a brief account giving the main points of something 57. Synthesize - to combine or produce; the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole 58. Theory - a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action 59. Total - the result of adding 60. Variable - a symbol for a number we don't know 61. Volume - the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object as measured in cubic units; capacity |
Social Studies1. Advantages - a benefit or gain
2. Analyze - to study and determine the nature or relationship of the parts 3. Ambiguous - unclear or uncertain; indistinct 4. Approximate - nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; to estimate 5. Base – a foundation; basis 6. Characteristic - a distinguishing trait quality or property 7. Chronological - arranged in the order of time 8. Clarify - to make clear; to free of confusion 9. Compare - to examine in order to note similarities and differences 10. Composition – a paper or essay; the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole; the resulting state or product 11. Conclude- to bring an end; finish; terminate 12. Constant - continually occurring or recurring 13. Contrast - to compare in order to show differences 14. Convey - to impart or communicate; to move from one place to another; to transport 15. Decrease - to grow progressively less (in size, number, amount, etc.) 16. Demonstrate-to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples 17. Details – an individual or minute part; an item or particular 18. Diagram - A drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts. 19. Disadvantages - an unfavorable condition; a quality or circumstance that makes achievement difficult 20. Elaborate - to work out in detail 21. Element – one of the parts of a whole 22. Essay - a piece of writing; a composition 23. Estimate- to calculate approximately 24. Evaluate- to determine the value, significance, or worth 25. Evidence – that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof 26. Example - one (as an item or incident) that is representative of all of a group or type 27. Excerpt - A passage or segment taken from a longer work, such as a literary or musical composition, a document, or a film. 28. Express - To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 29. Factors - An element or cause that contributes to a result. 30. Grid - a network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines (as for locating points on a map); something resembling such a network 31. Identify-to recognize as being a particular thing 32. Illustration - A visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand. 33. Increase – to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality, etc. 34. Indicate - to point out 35. Inference - a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence 36. Interpret - to explain or tell the meaning of 37. Justify-to show to be right 38. Law - a binding custom or practice of a community; an order or rule; a procedure 39. Model - an example for imitation or emulation 40. Modification - A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation. 41. Negative – lacking positive attributes; expressing or meaning a refusal or denial 42. Object - To feel or express dislike or disapproval. 43. Objective - something toward which effort is directed; an aim, goal 44. Pattern - a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution 45. Plagiarism - to steal and pass off as one's own work; using another's production without properly crediting the source 46. Point of View - A position from which something is observed or considered; a standpoint. 47. Positive – explicitly stated or expressed; tending to emphasize what is good 48. Predict- to tell in advance 49. Properties – a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing 50. Purpose - something that is set up as an object or end to be obtained 51. Reduce – to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number 52. Reflect - To think seriously. To express carefully considered thoughts. 53. Represent - to serve as a sign or symbol of 54. Sequence - a continuous and connected series 55. Solve- to find the answer or explanation for 56. Summary – a brief account giving the main points of something 57. Synthesize - to combine or produce; the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole 58. Theory - an ideal or hypothetical set of facts, principles, or circumstances 59. Total - comprising or constituting a whole 60. Variable - characterized by variations; likely to change 61. Volume - a series of printed sheets bound typically in book form |
Science1. Advantages - a benefit or gain
2. Analyze - to study and determine the nature or relationship of the parts 3. Ambiguous - unclear or uncertain; indistinct 4. Approximate - nearly exact; not perfectly accurate; to estimate 5. Base - to establish as a fact or conclusion 6. Characteristic - a distinguishing trait quality or property 7. Chronological - arranged in the order of time 8. Clarify - to make clear; to free of confusion 9. Compare - to examine in order to note similarities and differences 10. Composition – the act of combining parts or elements to form a whole; the resulting state or product 11. Conclude- to bring an end; finish; terminate 12. Constant - continually occurring or recurring; a fixed value 13. Contrast - A substance, such as barium or air, used in radiologic studies to increase the contrast of an image. 14. Convey - to impart or communicate 15. Decrease - to grow progressively less (in size, number, amount, etc.) 16. Demonstrate-to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples 17. Details – an individual or minute part; an item or particular 18. Diagram - A drawing intended to explain how something works; a drawing showing the relation between the parts. 19. Disadvantages - an unfavorable condition; a quality or circumstance that makes achievement difficult 20. Elaborate - to work out in detail 21. Element - any of the fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter 22. Essay - a piece of writing; a composition 23. Estimate- to calculate approximately 24. Evaluate- to determine the value, significance, or worth; to determine the numerical value 25. Evidence – that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof 26. Example - one (as an item or incident) that is representative of all of a group or type 27. Excerpt - A passage or segment taken from a longer work, such as a literary or musical composition, a document, or a film. 28. Express - To make known the feelings or opinions of (oneself), as by statement or art. 29. Factors - an element or cause that contributes to a result; numbers you can multiply together to get another number 30. Grid - a network of uniformly spaced horizontal and perpendicular lines (as for locating points on a map); something resembling such a network 31. Identify-to recognize as being a particular thing 32. Illustration - A visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand. 33. Increase – to become greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality, etc. 34. Indicate - to point out 35. Inference - a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence 36. Interpret - to explain or tell the meaning of 37. Justify-to show to be right 38. Law - a binding custom or practice of a community; an order or rule; a procedure 39. Model - an example for imitation or emulation; a structural design 40. Modification - A small alteration, adjustment, or limitation. 41. Negative – lacking positive attributes; expressing or meaning a refusal or denial; a number that is less than 0 42. Object - something material that can be perceived by the senses. 43. Objective - something toward which effort is directed; an aim, goal 44. Pattern - a reliable sample of traits, acts, tendencies, or other observable characteristics of a person, group, or institution 45. Plagiarism - to steal and pass off as one's own work; using another's production without properly crediting the source 46. Point of View - A position from which something is observed or considered; a standpoint. 47. Positive – explicitly stated or expressed; tending to emphasize what is good; a number greater than 0 48. Predict- to tell in advance 49. Properties – a quality or trait belonging and especially peculiar to an individual or thing 50. Purpose - something that is set up as an object or end to be obtained 51. Reduce – to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number 52. Reflect - to give back or exhibit as an image, likeness, or outline 53. Represent - to serve as a sign or symbol of 54. Sequence - a continuous and connected series 55. Solve- to find the answer or explanation for 56. Summary – a brief account giving the main points of something 57. Synthesize - to combine or produce; the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole 58. Theory - a belief, policy, or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action 59. Total - comprising or constituting a whole; the result of adding 60. Variable - characterized by variations; likely to change; a symbol for a number we don't know. 61. Volume - the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object as measured in cubic units; capacity |