Simple Sentences
Write a simple sentence with the verb "to love."
Example: I love October.
Write a compound sentence with the conjunction BUT to show a contrast.
Example: She slept well, but she still woke up feeling tired.
An explanation of how a problem gets solved
Problem and solution
What info text structure is this?
Both English class and literacy class focus on strengthening reading and writing skills. Generally speaking, English class focuses on fiction, while literacy class focuses on non-fiction.
Compare and contrast
What is a summary?
A recap of the most important information in a text
Write a simple sentence with the subject "school."
Example: School is fun!
Write a complex sentence with the subject BECAUSE to show cause and effect.
Example: He felt confident about the quiz because he studied last night.
An explanation of an event and what happens as a result of the event
Cause and effect
What info text structure is this?
CALC is an adult education school operated by the TDSB. Located in the Riverdale neighbourhood, it specializes in tuition-free secondary school credit courses, accelerated diplomas, and intensive job-readiness certificates specifically tailored for students between 18 and 20 years of age, and 21 years of age and older.
Description
Name three clue words you might see in a chronology text.
Firstly, secondly, next, then, lastly
A simple sentence has one __________ and one ____________.
Subject and predicate
Write a complex sentence with the conjunction IF to show a condition.
Example: If you win the game, you will get a sticker.
An explanation of similarities and differences between two or more things
Compare and Contrast
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Many athletes get sports injuries because they do not warm up properly before playing. They can warm up, stretch, and use proper safety equipment to help prevent injuries.
Problem and Solution
What is one strategy you can use to help you summarize texts? We practiced this in class.
Make notes on the 5Ws - who, what, where, when, why, how
What is the subject?
Rhea and Reshad studied together after school.
Rhea and Reshad
Dependent
A description of a sequence of events
Chronology
What info text is this?
The TTC was created in 1921 to operate public transportation in Toronto. In 1954, Toronto opened its first subway line, running from Union Station to Eglinton Station along Yonge Street. Today, the TTC operates a network of subways, buses, and streetcars across Toronto.
Chronology
What is one dessert you must try at Thanksgiving according to Ms. Vescio? What must you eat it with? (don't buy it from No Frills)
Pumpkin pie - whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
What is the verb?
After school, I am going to cook dinner for my family.
am going to cook
A compound sentence has two ___________ clauses joined by a ___________ and a _________________________.
Independent, comma, coordinating
A description of basic information about a topic, including key facts, characteristics, and features
Description
What info text is this?
When students review and repeat concepts over time, they are able to build on new concepts and understand them more easily.
Cause and effect
Name two reading strategies that we've practiced in class to help us understand what we're reading.
Circle unfamiliar words; highlight key ideas and clue words; summarize each paragraph in one sentence; focus on the subject and verbs while we read