Text Structure
What does “text structure” mean?
The way information is organized in a text.
What is the acronym used for author's purpose?
P.I.E.E.D
True or False: You should include personal opinions when annotating.
True
What is a fable?
A short story that teaches a lesson, often using animals as characters.
Which point of view uses “you”?
A. Second person
B. Third person
C. First person
D. None
A. Second person
Which structure explains reasons and results?
Cause and effect
A newspaper article explaining pollution effects is written using which author's purpose?
To inform
What are the three types of text connections? (text to ....)
Text to Text
Text to Self
Text to World
Who is a famous author of fables?
Aesop
Which is least biased?
A. Political blog
B. Academic journal
C. Company advertisement
D. Opinion column
B. Academic Journal
Which text structure shows similarities and differences?
Compare and Contrast
An advertisement for a phone is most likely to use which author's purpose?
To persuade
“This reminds me of a similar event in history," is an example of what kind of text connection?
Text to world
Why do fables remain relevant even though many of them are old?
They contain timeless moral lessons that apply across cultures and generations.
What is a credible source?
Written by an expert with citations
Which structure best fits a biography told from birth to death?
Chronological Order/Sequence
If an author writes to make readers laugh, the purpose is—
To entertain
What shows active reading while annotating?
Writing questions, reactions, and connections
Why are animals often used as characters instead of humans?
Animals help simplify complex human behaviors and make moral lessons more universal.
Why identify bias in a source?
To understand how the author’s perspective affects the information