Text Structures
What is the purpose of a chronological text structure?
To show events in the order they happened.)
What text feature tells the main idea of a section?
Heading or title.
If an author writes a story about a talking dog, what is the purpose?
To entertain
What is the central idea of a passage?
(The main point the author wants to share.)
What makes a good summary?
(It includes the main idea and key details without extra information.)
Name a signal word that indicates a cause-and-effect text structure.
(Because, since, due to, as a result, etc.)
What text feature helps readers understand the meaning of bolded or italicized words?
Glossary
What is the author’s purpose when writing an article about why exercise is important?
To inform
How do supporting details help the central idea?
(They give facts, examples, or explanations that support it.)
What is the first step in writing a summary?
(Identify the central idea.)
A passage explains how honey is made step by step. What text structure is used?
(Sequence/Process)
How does a diagram help a reader understand a topic?
It provides a labeled picture to show details visually
How do you know when an author is trying to persuade?
(They use opinions, persuasive words, or try to convince you to believe something.)
Read this paragraph. What is the central idea?
(Provide a short paragraph for analysis.)
Read this short passage. Choose the best summary.
(Provide multiple-choice options.)
Compare and contrast text structure is used when an author does what?
(Shows similarities and differences between two things.)
Name two text features that help readers find specific information quickly.
Table of contents, index, bold words, headings, etc.
A commercial says, “You NEED this amazing gadget today!” What is the author’s purpose?
(To persuade.)
What’s the difference between a central idea and a topic?
(The topic is what the passage is about; the central idea is what the author says about the topic.)
Which of these summaries is incorrect, and why?
(Give an example with extra/unnecessary details.)
Read this paragraph. What text structure does the author use?
(Provide a short paragraph using a specific text structure for students to analyze.)
Read this short article and identify three text features used.
Provide a sample nonfiction passage with text features.
Read this short passage. What is the author’s purpose and how do you know?
(Provide a short paragraph for analysis.)
Given multiple sentences from a passage, determine the central idea and explain why.
(Provide three to four sentences for students to analyze.)
Summarize this passage in one or two sentences.
(Provide a longer paragraph for students to summarize.)