Vocabulary
Author's Purpose
Text Structure
Passages-Hard
Passages-Easy
100
all stories are ordered this way; "time order"
What is chronological?
100
the copyright page of "The Hunger Games"
What is to inform?
100
life of a person, historical events
What is chronological text structure?
100
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In order to protect their clubhouse from collapse from an earthquake, Justin, Hunter, Sean, and Ethan practice seismic design, or "earthquake-proofing". They built their clubhouse to hold strongly against and earthquake. What is the text structure being used?
What is problem and solution?
100
A pronoun is used in place of a noun or another pronoun. Common pronouns include: his, her, I, he, she, my, ours, they, and them What is the author's purpose?
What is to inform?
200
explains reasons why something happened or explains the effects of something
What is cause and effect?
200
Kevin's recipe for Ooey Gooey bars
What is to inform?
200
the author explains how two or more things are alike and how they are different
What is compare and contrast?
200
When Alisyn got home from school after a long, boring day, she took out some peanut butter, jelly, and bread. She spread the peanut butter first, then the jelly. After getting her glass of milk, she enjoyed a rerun of her favorite show, starring Eathan Broxson. What is the author's purpose AND what is the text structure?
What is to entertain? What is chronological?
200
Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed by using up and down strokes. Calligraphy is not as popular today, so you will find that old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas, certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. What is the text structure?
What is cause and effect?
300
steps described in the order in which they occur
What is sequence?
300
Greg read in the paper about a sale at Hibbett's on shoes. If you buy one, you get the other half off.
What is to persuade?
300
The author states a problem and offers one or more possible solutions.
What is problem and solution?
300
Carlmessiya and Abby couldn't find their textbooks. No matter where they looked, they had no luck. They decided to retrace their steps. They searched in the cafeteria where they had eaten breakfast but they weren't there. Their books weren't in their first class, either. Then they remembered: their books were on top of their lockers! Both of the girls had put them there that morning on their way to breakfast. What is the text structure being used?
What is problem and solution?
300
Malia saw the cowboy stalking down the dusty lane. She leaned further out of the hot carriage to see him. His deliberate walk made her nervous for some reason. Garrette knew what he had to do as he approached the quiet general store. It couldn't be helped. He needed what was inside. Garrette couldn't return home without it. He swiped a piece of dust from his eye, put a determined hand on the holster and stomped inside. Garrette slowly approached the clean counter where the general store manager, Zach, waited. Zach knew why Garrette was here. Could see it in his strained eyes. Garrette's hand twitched near his gunbelt. Suddenly, he whipped out his..........money. "Can I get some mint water, Zach? Skye is making her famous zesty spaghetti tonight." What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain?
400
the author states a conflict and offers a resolution
What is problem and solution?
400
Haylee read a poem about the ocean in her reading textbook. She loved how the author described the sea life and the smell of the ocean air.
What is to entertain?
400
The author lists the items or events in order; how to make or do something.
What is sequence?
400
The modern Olympics are very unlike the ancient Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there was no swimming in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. There were no female contestants and all athletes competed in the nude. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also like in many ways. Some events, such as the javelin and the discus throws are the same. Some people say that cheating, professionalism, and nationalism in the modern games are a disgrace to the Olympic tradition. But according to the Greek writers there were many cases of cheating, nationalism, and professionalism in their Olympics, too. Which text structure is being used in this passage? What is the author's purpose?
What is compare and contrast? What is to inform?
400
Glenn was a very thoughtful student. Glenn hated to see how the littering in his town was contributing to pollution. He decided to write a persuasive letter to the newspaper editor about littering. He had an idea to organize a trash pick-up day and wanted the editor's help. Glenn hoped his letter would make a difference. What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain?
500
comparing similarities and differences
What is compare and contrast?
500
Joseph and his friend, Griffin, were playing with the water hose outside one day. Griffin was hiding from Joseph so he wouldn't squirt him with the water. The back door opened and Joseph pointed the water hose toward the door and fired! It was his Mom and she was dripping wet! Oops.
What is to entertain?
500
when information is presented by validity
What is order of importance?
500
All matter can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties.The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary and chemical changes are permanent. Both changes affect the state of matter. What is the main text structure being used? What is the author's purpose?
What is compare and contrast? What is to inform?
500
There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else’s individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete’s or a team’s hard earned victory becomes a nation’s victory. There are national medal counts and people keep track of how many medals their country’s athletes have won. What is the author's purpose?
What is to inform?
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