Text Structure
A form of organizing writing where a dilemma is introduced and possible fixes are described
What is Problem and Solution
In persuasive writing, this word is used to replace main idea. What is the word?
What is the claim
These are similar to paragraphs in a text.
In poetry we refer to them as ____
Stanzas
This story features a Prince, Princess and Fairy Godmother.
What genre would this book belong to?
Fairy tale
There are many different kinds of bears in the world. Black bears live in North America. Grizzly bears also live in North America. They are very dangerous. The white Polar bear lives in the Arctic. The biggest bear is the Kodiak bear that is found in Alaska. What is the main idea of this text passage? A. Bears live in North America. B. Bears are dangerous. C. There are many kinds of bears.
What is " There are many kinds of bears."
The writer discusses the similarities and differences of two things.
compare and contrast
When the writer considers what the other side would argue. This is known as _______
opposing viewpoint
Hint " the voice of the poem"
What is the word used?
speaker
This book informs the reader about snakes that live in the Amazon rain forest.
What group would this book belong to?
non- fiction
Many types of bacteria are helpful. For example, some are able to take nitrogen from the air. They then put it into the soil. This makes the soil better for growing plants. Some bacteria are helpful in making cheese. Other bacteria are helpful in making vinegar. What is the main idea of this text passage? A. Bacteria puts nitrogen from the air into the soil. B. Bacteria helps make food. C. Some types of bacteria helps humans.
What is "Some types of bacteria helps humans."
The modern Olympics are very unlike the ancient Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there was no swimming in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. There were no female contestants and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also like in many ways. Some events, such as the javelin and the discus throws are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern games are a disgrace to the Olympic tradition. But according to the Greek writers there were many cases of cheating, nationalism, and professionalism in their Olympics, too.
What is compare and contrast?
9 out of 10 people have a social media account.
This is an example of ____, which is commonly used in persuasive texts.
statistics
This type of figurative language compares two things using "like" or "as."
simile
How would a reader be able to tell they are reading a Mystery story?
A.) the story uses first person point of view
B.) the story has a futuristic setting with advanced technology
C.) the story has a character who finds clues and works as a detective to solve a problem.
C
who are the bad guys in writing
frag- Freddy
comma splice - carl
run on - ralph
awkward- author
Every spring, shortly after the tulips bloom, farmers in Holland go through the tulip fields and cut the blooms off the tulips. This seems strange, because it leaves a field full of green stems. However, it makes the colorful tulip blooms grow back even bigger and stronger later that spring. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
What is cause and effect?
a brief short story to help the writer's argument
anecdote
This type of figurative language compares two things without using like or as.
metaphor
This book is about Sybil Ludington. She is known as a "female Paul Revere" for her 40-mile horseback ride during the American Revolution to warn the militia of a British attack on Danbury, Connecticut, alerting them to the impending danger. Some parts of this story have been made up to add more theatrics.
What genre does this book belong to?
Historical -fiction
irst, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times
sequence / chronological
To surprise her mother on her birthday, Samantha got up early and make coffee. First, she filled the pot with water. Then she cleaned and replaced the filter. Next, she got fresh coffee, measured just the right amount, and poured it into the filter. Finally, she pressed the "on" button and within seconds, the aroma of the fresh-brewed coffee filled the house. The MAIN text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
What is sequence?
gathering information from an expert and including the experts opinion will strengthen or weaken an argument?
Strengthen
these books have a character who goes on a journey and explores a place. Usually occurs outdoors and is trying to survive.
adventure books
problem is, question is, puzzle is, to solve this, and one answer is
problem and solution