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| active listening | Listening and responding, either in words or nonverbally |
| experiment | An activity used to test or discover a scientific principle |
| probability experiments | An experiment to find out what is likely to happen and what is not |
| survey | A detailed study in which information is gathered, analyzed, and reported |
| observation | Watching something for a scientific purpose |
| fiction | A written composition that is not factual |
| nonfiction | A written composition that is factual |
| poetry | A composition written in verse |
| drama | A composition with dialogue intended to be performed on stage |
| fluency | The ability to use words smoothly and easily in speech or in writing |
| comprehension | The ability to understand the meaning of written or spoken words |
| vocabulary | The set of words that a person understands |
| audience | People who will hear what you say or read what you write |
| whole numbers | Numbers that do not contain decimals or fractions |
| geometric shapes | Standard shapes used in geometry --- e.g., circle, square, and rectangle |
| standard units | Units widely used and accepted to measure time, distance, weight, etc. |
| pattern | A distinctive arrangement of elements or parts |
| attribute | A characteristic or feature (usually in a math context) |
| property | A characteristic (usually in a science context) |
| system | A combination of parts to form a complex whole |
| melody | The tune of a song |
| rhythm | The beat of a song |
| harmony | The pleasing blend of parts sung by different voices in a song |
| lyrics | The words to a song |
| tempo | The speed at which a song is sung |
| pitch | The highness or lowness of a musical sound |
