Text Structures
Name the different types of text structures
Chronological Order/Sequence, Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution, Cause & Effect
What the text is mostly about
Main Idea
Where do you find details?
Give an example of a character trait
Answers may vary
False
What text structure shows the events or procedures in time order? What are some words that the author might use?
Chronological Order/ Sequence
What is a theme?
The life lesson of the story
Use this acronym to help you answer a short response question.
ADD
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means
large amount
You can __________ before you read the passage to know what you have to answer while you read.
read the questions
This text feature uses clue words: because, if, so, then, as a result.
Cause & Effect
The small titles throughout a nonfiction text that tell you what the section is going to be about?
Headings/Subheadings
What is the acronym that will help you organize the body paragraphs in your extended response
ADUDU
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?
make quicker or do faster
Name a strategy to figure out the meaning of an unknown word
Answers may vary. Example: use context clues, plug in a word that makes sense, plug in the MC answers to figure out which makes the most sense
Example: If your ice begins to melt, put it in the freezer.
Problem & Solution
The QUALITY of a character is also the character's...
Character Trait
Give a sentence starter to introduce a detail
Another detail is...
For example,
In the text it says...
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame of your house or you'll have a disaster.
What is a synonym for fortify?
strengthen, make stronger
What strategy can you use to figure out the main idea of a passage without even reading the passage
Circle the repeating words
Clue Words: However, on the other hand, both, neither
Compare & Contrast
What are you giving if you are describing who, what, where, when and why and how?
A Summary
Describe the 4 parts/paragraphs of an extended response question
Introduction-Answer the questions
Body #1- ADUDU for Passage #1
Body #1- ADUDU for Passage #2
Conclusion- As you can see, then copy your intro
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a path that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to
change the direction of, steer away
Something you should always do in life (including on the state test)
Try your hardest and NEVER GIVE UP!