When the author tries to show how 2 or more things are alike or different
Compare and Contrast
The State we live in
New Jersey
first, second, after that, then, finally
Sequential Order
The 4 main directions
North South East and West
Tries to get the reader to do something
Persuade
a list of steps or chronological order of events
Sequential Order
The country we live in
United States of America
On the other hand, similar, both
Compare and Contrast
This island country is also a continent
Australia
Reading for enjoyment
Entertainment
to describe an event and the effects that followed after
Cause and Effect
The continent we live on
North America
If/then, because,since
Cause and Effect
The continent at the South Pole
Antarctica
Author is giving facts and information
Inform
Show characteristics or details about something
Descriptive
The Ocean between North America and Africa
Atlantic Ocean
uses adjectives, for example..., for instance...
Descriptive
The continent south of the one where we live
South America
Commercials, opinions, billboards
Reading to Persuade
Show a problem and at least one solution for it
Problem and Solution
The Continent North of Africa
Europe ( will also accept Asia)
So, Solve, Because of
Problem and Solution
The Ocean at the North Pole
Arctic Ocean
History, science, news, recipes
Reading to Inform