13 Vocabulary Bank
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Students keep a personal vocabulary log during every lesson and homework task.
13.1 How to Use This Bank
- Read the word.
- Read the simple meaning.
- Say the example sentence.
- Write your own sentence.
- Add a translation or note if it helps you learn.
13.2 Core Vocabulary by Lesson
| Course Part | Word | Simple Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | AI | A computer system that can create answers, text, images, or other outputs | I used AI to organize my ideas. |
| Lesson 1 | provider | The company or group that gives you a tool | The provider has privacy settings. |
| Lesson 1 | data | Information a tool may collect or use | My prompt is data. |
| Lesson 1 | opt out | Choose not to join or share | I opted out of model training. |
| Lesson 1 | training | Using examples to improve a model | I looked for a training setting. |
| Lesson 1 | privacy setting | A control for what information is shared | I checked the privacy setting. |
| Lesson 1 | personalization | A tool changing answers based on your use | I turned off personalization if the tool allowed it. |
| Lesson 1 | prompt | The instruction or question you give AI | My prompt asks for a simple email. |
| Lesson 2 | output | The answer from AI | The output was too long. |
| Lesson 2 | context | Background information | I gave context about my schedule. |
| Lesson 2 | format | The shape of the answer | I asked for a table format. |
| Lesson 2 | variation | A different version | I wrote three prompt variations. |
| Lesson 2 | revise | Improve after checking | I revised my prompt. |
| Lesson 3 | option | A choice | Bus and train are two options. |
| Lesson 3 | compare | Look at two or more things | I compare the cost and time. |
| Lesson 3 | criteria | The things that matter | My criteria are cost and safety. |
| Lesson 3 | risk | A possible problem | The risk is arriving late. |
| Lesson 3 | evidence | Information that supports an answer | The price is evidence. |
| Lesson 3 | decision | A choice after thinking | My decision is to take the bus. |
| Lesson 4 | matrix | A table for comparing choices | I used a decision matrix. |
| Lesson 4 | suggestion | An idea someone gives you | I checked the suggestion. |
| Lesson 4 | accept | Decide to use something | I accepted one suggestion. |
| Lesson 4 | reject | Decide not to use something | I rejected one suggestion. |
| Lesson 4 | assumption | Something I think is true but need to check | My assumption is that the bus is on time. |
| Lesson 5 | source | The original text or information | The source is a school policy. |
| Lesson 5 | citation | A note that shows where information came from | I need a citation for this answer. |
| Lesson 5 | quote | Exact words from a source | I used a short quote. |
| Lesson 5 | paraphrase | The same idea in your own words | I paraphrased the rule. |
| Lesson 5 | hallucination | An AI answer that may be wrong or unsupported | The AI hallucinated a date. |
| Lesson 6 | supported | Backed up by a source | This answer is supported. |
| Lesson 6 | unsupported | Not backed up by a source | This answer is unsupported. |
| Lesson 6 | verify | Check if something is true | I verify the answer. |
| Lesson 7 | visual | A picture, flyer, poster, chart, or diagram | My visual is a flyer. |
| Lesson 7 | image | A picture | The image shows a classroom. |
| Lesson 7 | license | Permission to use something | The image has an open license. |
| Lesson 7 | attribution | Giving credit to the creator | I wrote an attribution note. |
| Lesson 7 | consent | Permission | I need consent to use a face. |
| Lesson 8 | script | Written words prepared before speaking | I wrote a script for my call. |
| Lesson 8 | pronunciation | How words sound | I practiced pronunciation. |
| Lesson 8 | timing | How long something takes | My script timing is 58 seconds. |
| Lesson 8 | clone | Make a copy | Do not clone a real person’s voice. |
| Lesson 8 | imitate | Copy the sound of someone | Do not imitate another person’s voice. |
| Lesson 9 | portfolio | A collection of work | My portfolio shows my learning. |
| Lesson 9 | checklist | A list to check completion | I used a checklist. |
| Lesson 9 | draft | A first version | I wrote a presentation draft. |
| Lesson 9 | presentation | A short talk | I practiced my presentation. |
| Lesson 10 | workflow | A repeatable process | My workflow helps me check AI answers. |
| Lesson 10 | template | A reusable format | I saved a prompt template. |
| Lesson 10 | guardrail | A safety rule | My guardrail is: do not share private data. |
| Lesson 10 | reflection | Thinking about learning | My reflection explains what improved. |
| Lesson 10 | final decision | The choice I make | AI helps, but I make the final decision. |
13.3 Blank Vocabulary Log Template
Copy this table into:
English AI Decision Toolkit/Vocabulary Log.md| Word | Part of Speech | Simple Meaning | My Sentence | Translation or Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | noun | instruction for AI | My prompt was clear. | |
| source | noun | original information | I checked the source. | |
| compare | verb | look at differences | I compare two options. | |
| evidence | noun | proof or support | The evidence is in the text. | |
| privacy | noun | keeping information safe | I protect my privacy. | |
| opt out | verb phrase | choose not to share or join | I opted out where the tool allowed it. | |
13.4 Vocabulary Practice Routine
Use this routine for each new word:
- I can say the word.
- I can match the word to a simple meaning.
- I can write the word in a sentence.
- I can use the word in my portfolio.
- I can explain the word to a partner.