Informational Text Structures
The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Logging has caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild. The text structure used in this paragraph is
What is cause and effect?
True or False
When reading nonfiction text you have to read from the beginning of the book to the end of the book?
Why?
False
If...then
As a result...
Therefore
Because
What is cause and effect?
Which of the following are not informational text?
a. encyclopedia entries
b. research reports
c. newspaper articles
d. a fiction book
d. a fiction book?
Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold desserts are very dry, but unlike hot desserts, cold desserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold desserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot desserts. The text structure used in the paragraph is
What is compare and contrast?
A __________________text feature will help you learn and define new words.
Glossary
However, Similarly
What is Compare and Contrast?
Read the following passage:
Dear Mom and Dad,
I know you don't think I should get a kitten, but I think I should. I know I didn't take very good care of my goldfish. I was too young to take care of a pet back then.
Now that I am older, I am ready to do all the work to take care of the kitten. I will feed it. I will clean out its litter box. I will even help pay for its food with my allowance. I hope you will at least think about it.
Love,
Tim.
What is the central or main idea?
This passage is centrally or mainly about why Tim thinks his parents should let him get a kitten.
I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all my chores are finished, I can go outside to play. The text structure used in the paragraph is?
What is sequencing?
A _________under the title will tell you the main idea of certain sections
What is a Subheading
First
After
Next
Finally
What is a sequence?
Which key details in the passage below BEST support the passage's main idea and show the reader why Tim thinks he is ready to get a kitten.
I know you don't think I should get a kitten, but I think I should. I know I didn't take very good care of my goldfish. I was too young to take care of a pet back then.
Now that I am older, I am ready to do all the work to take care of the kitten. I will feed it. I will clean out its litter box. I will even help pay for its food with my allowance. I hope you will at least think about it.
1. Tim is older now and is ready to take care of a pet.
2. He will clean out the litter box.
3. He will help pay for the kitten's food.
Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators. The text structure used in the paragraph is?
What is compare and contrast?
A good reader will use prior knowledge, read between the lines to understand what the author is trying to say.
What is an inference?
For example
Such as
What is a description?
Soccer is not just about kicking a ball around. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree. Soccer players have many skills. They can control the ball with only their feet. They can pass and dribble the ball. Most importantly, soccer players work together with their teammates. If they do not work as a team, they probably will not win.
Question: Which sentence from the passage is the CENTRAL or MAIN idea?
a. They can control the ball with only their feet.
b. Soccer is not just about kicking a ball around.
c. They can pass and dribble the ball.
d. Soccer players have many skills.
D. Soccer players have many skills.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound or dog family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. The text structure used in the paragraph is?
What is a description?
The ___________ will give you a general idea of what the article will be about
What is a Title?
Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time. One way to prevent this issue it to put your homework in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another solution is to leave yourself a note on the door. 1)Which signal word was used to clue you in and 2)What text structure is used in this paragraph?
1)What is solution?
2)What is problem and solution?
Soccer is not just about kicking a ball around. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree. Soccer players have many skills. They can control the ball with only their feet. They can pass and dribble the ball. Most importantly, soccer players work together with their teammates. If they do not work as a team, they probably will not win.
Question: Which key detail BEST supports the main idea that soccer players have many skills?
a. They can pass and dribble the ball.
b. Playing soccer is not just about kicking a ball around.
c. If you have ever watched a game, you will agree.
d. If they do not work as a team, they probably will not win.
a. They can pass and dribble the ball.