Author's Purpose
Why do authors use bold print in a nonfiction text?
She took a trip to Florida.
A. Be careful, or you will trip!
B. We planned our trip together.
C. I trip over things very often.
B. We planned our TRIP together.
Name the text structure that uses key words such as:
First, Next, Then, Finally
Years, Dates, etc
Chronology; Chronological Order
Which sentence states the central idea?
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.
Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America.
After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel __________. (Which prefix is correct?)
A. unpatient
B. nonpatient
C. impatient
C. Impatient
Past, Present or Future tense verb?
The girl will dance on stage.
Future Tense Verb
What is the author's purpose of the following:
Recycling is crucial for our planet and the environment. It's a way of turning used items into new products, which not only saves resources but also helps in reducing pollution.
To inform the reader of the benefits of recycling
I turned on the light so I could see better.
A. The feather was very light.
B. She wore light colors because
it was going to be a hot day.
C. There is only one light in the living room.
C. There is only one LIGHT in the living room.
What text structure tells about how two things are alike?
Comparison
What is the TOPIC of this passage.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
The Statue of Liberty
Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" as used below:
Briar runs faster than Ms. Gill
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
B. Ms. Gill is slower than any student her in class.
C. The quickest runner in the entire school is Briar.
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
Past, present, or future tense verb?
The girl dances on stage.
Present Tense
What is the author's purpose for writing this:
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
A. To Inform B. To Entertain C. To persuade
C. To persuade
Will you check my answers for me?
A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
B. I will check and see if the cat is
in the house.
C. If you get a check it means the answer is correct.
B. I will CHECK and see if the cat is in the house.
What text structure explains a problem and how it is solved?
Problem and solution
What is the central idea:
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800’s. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the Canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies across New York.
Central Idea: Lake Erie changed the way people moved goods.
Think about the suffix "-est." What is the meaning of the word "fastest" as used below:
Adalynn is the fastest runner in 3rd grade.
A. Tyssen is fastest than the other boys.
B. Adalynn can run more quickly than Briar.
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
C. Adalynn can run more quickly than any other kid at the school
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
3. Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
Which text structure tell about a reason and a result?
Cause and Effect
Abstract or Concrete Noun?
-The lady had many memories about her family.
Abstract Noun
Abstract or Concrete Nouns?
The lady had many memories about her family
Concrete Nouns