Text structure
The reason something happens
Cause
What are at least two cause/effect signal words?
cause, effect, as a result, reason why, if... then, therefore
What is an inference?
an educated guess
What two things do you need to make an inference?
what you know and evidence from the text
State the Main Idea: Different rocks are used in different ways. The way a rock is used depends on its color, feel, shine and hardness. For example, some rocks, such as granite and marble, are both hard and beautiful. They are used for buildings and monuments. Another type of rocks, graphite is soft and dark. It is used in lead pencils.
Different rocks are used in different ways.
The result of something happening after an event occurs
Effect
What is another word for sequence?
chronology, chronological order
What is the main idea of a passage?
what the passage is mostly about
What does it mean when the question asks for the theme of the text?
the lesson or message
Give the main idea of the passage: The peanut is an amazing plant with hundreds of uses. Most peanuts are roasted in their shells and lightly salted. About half the peanuts eaten in the United States are ground into a thick paste called peanut butter. The rich oil made from peanuts is good for frying foods and is used for oiling machines and making soaps and paint. Even peanut shells are used to make plastics and to fertilize soil.
Peanuts have many uses
What type of text structure shows how things are similar and different?
compare and contrast text structure
What are at least two sequence signal words?
first, next, then, finally, dates in order
When finding the main idea of a short text, where to you look for the main idea sentence?
the first or last sentence?
What is the first thing you must do when writing an E of RACE?
put brackets around your answer.
What is the order you would follow to fill out a WOW Line?
1. wow moment
2. beginning lead sentence
3. beginning events
4. middle lead sentence
5. middle events
6. end lead sentence
7. end events
If the author tells the reader how events happened in time order, what text structure does the author use?
chronological order
What are at least two signal words for compare?
same, alike, both, also
When looking for the main idea of a long passage, where do you look for the main idea sentence?
first or last paragraph
What is the second thing you must do when writing an E of RACE?
highlight key words in your answer.
When read the directions for LEAP, where should you hands be located to help you avoid getting an irregularity?
hands in your lap
What is problem and solution text structure?
The author states an issue that someone faces and then explains how that issue is resolved
What are at least two signal words for contrast?
differs from, different, unlike, now the same
Name at least three problem and solution signal words that are NOT problem or solution
issue
trouble
fix
resolve
resolution
What is a word or phrase that tells what someone is like?
character trait
When your test administrator ask if anyone has any questions, what do you do if you don't have a question?
NOTHING, remain quiet!!