Text Features
What is the name of a text called?
The Title (Title)
Which text structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more people, events, concepts, and ideas?
Compare and Contrast
How many paragraphs should a well developed extended constructed response (essay) be?
Four (4)
At least 4
Four (4) or more
What is the final paragraph of an essay called?
Conclusion
What is the main argument of an essay called?
Claim
What is the title of a specific paragraph or section of text called?
Subheading
Which text structure sets up a problem or problems, explains the solution, and then discusses the effects of the solution?
Problem-Solution
What score will an essay that is off topic receive on the STAAR test?
Zero (0)
What is the purpose of an informational text?
To inform
What is an opposing view in an argumentative text called?
Counterclaim
What do we call letters or words that are thicker and darker than usual, used to make them stand out and emphasize important information?
Bold text (bold font, bold)
What type of text structure describes or explains a topic, idea, person, place, or thing to give the reader a mental picture?
Description
What is the minimum number of text evidences required for a STAAR essay?
Two (2)
Why would an author include an image with an informational text?
To help the reader understand something
What is the purpose of an argumentative text?
To persuade
What is a visual likeness or representation of something called that is included in a text?
Image, picture, drawing, illustration
What text structure describes items or events in order, or explains the steps to follow?
Chronological, Time, Sequence
What source must be used for the text evidence of the STAAR essay?
The STAAR text
The STAAR reading passage
What genre are most informational essays?
Nonfiction
What is a thesis statement that agrees with the following: Write an argumentative essay about whether schools should require students to wear uniforms.
Schools should require students to wear uniforms because . . .
What are little notes at the bottom of a page that give extra information or explain something in the main text called?
Footnotes
Which text structure uses signal words: "because, as a result, therefore"?
Cause and Effect
What is the name of the statement that answers the prompt question for an essay?
Thesis, Controlling Idea (informational text or essay)
Claim (argumentative text or essay)
In which part of the essay do you include evidence?
The body (the middle paragraphs of the essay)
What is the term for putting information in your own words?
Paraphrase (Summarize)