Text Structures
The purpose of text structures.
What is to organize information in a way that helps readers better understand the author's message?
Combine the following two sentences using an appropriate transition word to show a cause-and-effect relationship:
What is: Because the rain was coming down in sheets, the baseball game was canceled.
Other acceptable answers:
As the rain was coming down in sheets, the baseball game was canceled.
Since the rain was coming down in sheets, the baseball game was canceled.
Identify the error in the following sentence and correct it:
What is: "My friends and I went to the movies last night."
Discuss how Richard's simple invention of the "Lion Lights" helps both people and lions in Kenya.
What is: Saving the lion population and helping the people who owned the livestock keep their animals safe.
This genre involves a protagonist on a journey or quest, often facing physical challenges, exploring new or exotic locations, and encountering dangerous situations. They often emphasize action, excitement, and a sense of discovery. Think of stories with explorers, pirates, or daring heroes.
What is adventure?
Explain the difference between chronological order and sequential order.
What is sequence means arranging in a specific order, while chronological specifically refers to arranging events based on a timeline.
Combine the following two sentences using a transition word that shows a contrast:
What is: Although she studied hard for the test, she still felt nervous on test day.
Other acceptable answers:
Even though she studied hard for the test, she still felt nervous on test day.
Despite studying hard for the test, she still felt nervous on test day.
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence:
What is: had left
Explain how the Challenger explosion affected the public's perception of the space program.
What is: The Challenger explosion shattered the public's perception of the space program as something routine and safe. It brought to attention the inherent risks of space travel and caused a period of mourning and reflection.
Name how suspense differs from genres like adventure and mystery.
What is: Suspense focuses on creating a feeling of unease, anticipation, and uncertainty in the reader. Suspense builds tension and makes the reader wonder what will happen next and if something bad is about to happen. Suspense is more about the emotional experience of waiting for a resolution to a dangerous or uncertain situation.
Name two signal words for cause and effect.
What are "because, therefore, or as a result"?
Combine the following two sentences using a transition word that shows addition:
What is: I went to the library and checked out three books.
Other acceptable answers:
I went to the library; moreover, I checked out three books.
I went to the library; furthermore, I checked out three books.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a) My favorite colors, are blue, green and purple.
b) My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.
c) My favorite colors are, blue green and purple.
What is: b; My favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.
Describe how the accident Phineas Gage suffered changed our understanding of the brain's role in personality and behavior.
What is: It provided early evidence for the localization of brain function, meaning that different parts of the brain are responsible for different cognitive abilities and personality traits.
This genre often deals with futuristic technology, space travel, time travel, alternative realities, and the potential impact of scientific advancements on society.
What is science fiction?
A writer is explaining the benefits and drawbacks of a new technology. Name the text structure that would be most appropriate for this purpose.
What is compare and contrast?
Combine the following two sentences using a transition word that shows a time relationship:
What is: After the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
Other acceptable answers:
As soon as the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
When the bell rang, the students rushed out of the classroom.
The students rushed out of the classroom after the bell rang.
Correct the grammatical error in the following sentence:
"Him and his brother went to the store."
What is: He and his brother went to the store.
Put the following events from The Outsiders in the correct chronological order:
A. Johnny Cade kills Bob Sheldon.
B. Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny, and Dally Winston go to the drive-in.
C. The Socs and the Greasers have a rumble.
D. Ponyboy and Johnny run away to Windrixville.
E. Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy save the children from the burning church.
What is:
What distinguishes fantasy from other genres?
What is: Fantasy typically involves magic, mythical creatures, and worlds that don't exist in reality. Fantasy relies on imagination and often draws inspiration from mythology and folklore. Magic systems, mythical races (like elves or dwarves), and epic battles between good and evil are common elements of fantasy.
You are given two excerpts on the same topic: one uses a compare/contrast structure, and the other uses a persuasive structure. How does the choice of text structure impact the reader's understanding and interpretation of the information?
What is: The compare/contrast structure allows for a more balanced and objective understanding of the topic, letting the reader weigh different perspectives. The persuasive structure, however, aims to convince the reader of a specific viewpoint, often using stronger language and emotional appeals.
Combine the following two sentences using a transition word that shows a place relationship:
What is: The cat sat on the mat, while the dog lay on the floor.
Other acceptable answers:
The cat sat on the mat, whereas the dog lay on the floor.
The cat sat on the mat; meanwhile, the dog lay on the floor.
Rewrite the following sentence to make it more concise and avoid redundancy:
What is: The red car sped quickly down the street.
Landing, a large wave, rolling over a thousand marbles, a giant finger dragging across the side, a strong jolt, lost a propeller blade. All of these things are what from "A night to Remember"?
What is: what different people thought hitting the ice burger felt like.
Name some elements a book might have if it is both adventure and science fiction.
What is: a quest combining futuristic technology and dangerous challenges.