Text Structure
When the author uses this text structure, they provides details or characteristics of something.
Description
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.
What is a synonym for fortify?
Strengthen or make stronger
This type of characterization SHOWS things to the audience that reveals the personality of the character.
Indirect Characterization
When Albert was five years old, his father showed him a compass. A compass is an instrument with a needle that shows the four directions – north, south, east, and west. People use it to show them which way they are going. Einstein was fascinated by the way the compass moved. The needle always pointed north no matter how he turned the compass. It made him think the world does not always work the way we expect it to.
1. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Young Albert’s fascination with the workings of a compass.
What text structure shows the events or procedures in time order?
What are some words that the author might use?
Chronological order or Sequence
Subsequently, Finally, At first...
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a path that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to ...
Change the direction of
Mrs. VerWeire is very compassionate.
Indirect or Direct?
Direct characterization
What is the main idea?
The main idea is the central, or most important, idea in a paragraph or passage. It states the purpose and sets the direction of the paragraph or passage
Signal words such as because, since, and as a result may help you determine what caused something to happen.
Kelly was sick. Her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her. What does inaudible mean?
Very soft/ hard to hear
Name 5 positive character traits
Generous, Determine, Compassionate, Joyful, Intellectual
Advertising affects our lives everyday. Brand names are common household words. We start each day using the toothpaste, soap, and breakfast foods promoted by advertisers. Ads have made the cars we drive signs of our success. Our choices of food, dress, and entertainment are swayed by ads. Not one aspect of American life is untouched by advertising
What is the main idea?
Advertising affects our lives everyday.
Identify the Problem and Solution
In the early 1800s, the United States needed room to grow. Most people lived in the East and the cities were crowded. New land was expensive and young families couldn’t afford to buy farms. The U.S. acquired land from Mexico. Soon the country stretched all the way to the Pacific Ocean. People looked to the setting sun with outstretched arms and said, “Go west!”
Problem: Crowded cities in the East and families could not afford to move West.
Solution: The U.S. bought lands from Mexico and stretched its borders which allowed families to move west.
It is difficult to imagine a surfeit of talent in one individual, yet Leonard Bernstein simply does not have the time to make complete use of his talent as conductor, performer, writer, and lecturer.
a. excess b. variety c. superiority d. lack
a. excess
Name 5 negative character traits
Sneaky, Sly, Dishonest, Cruel, Untrustworthy
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
What is the main idea?
The main idea is taking care of your glasses requires a lot of steps.