Text Features
What is a caption?
WHAT IS a brief explanation that is next to or underneath an image or illustration in a text.
Which text structure tells a story in the order in which it occurs?
WHAT IS chronological/sequence
What is main idea?
WHAT IS the most important point the author is trying to convey
We compare differences between two things.
WHAT IS contrast
True or False: revising is the same thing as editing?
WHAT IS false
What are text features?
WHAT ARE visuals and supports outside of the main piece of writing to help readers comprehend and find information in a non-fiction text.
The school library was too noisy for students to study, so the librarian created quiet zones. What organizational structure does this represent?
WHAT IS problem and solution
A word or short phrase that often contains the main idea
WHAT IS topic
True or False: Two pieces of text can have the same idea but still have differences?
WHAT IS true
What is a synonym?
WHAT IS a word that has a similar meaning to another word.
What are the small titles used in a text to introduce a change in focus or ideas?
WHAT IS a subheading
A student runs down the hallway, falls, and breaks his arm. What text structure best describes this example?
WHAT IS cause and effect
What text feature can give us a hint to figure out what the main idea is?
WHAT IS a title/heading
When looking for ways that two texts compare and contrast, what graphic organizer could help organize your ideas?
WHAT IS Venn Diagram
How can you revise your sentences to make them more varied?
WHAT IS changing the sentence beginnings, lengths, and types—mixing short and long sentences or using questions, statements, and exclamations.
What is the author's purpose of adding a picture to an article?
WHAT IS to give more information about the topic
"The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, their petals glistening in the sunlight. Bees buzzed lazily from one bloom to another, and the sweet scent of lavender filled the air." What text structure is being used here?
WHAT IS descriptive text structure
How can you figure out the main idea of a passage that doesn’t have a clear topic?
WHAT IS summarizing key details and determining what they have in common
What are some common signal words used in a compare and contrast text?
WHAT IS similarly, different, likewise, on the other hand, however, and in contrast.
How can you revise your writing to make sure it stays on topic?
WHAT IS remove or rewrite any sentences that don’t support the main idea.
What is the purpose of a diagram in a non-fiction text?
WHAT IS a visual support to help readers understand the information written in the text.
Why might an author choose two text structures for their writing?
WHAT IS to clarify their ideas or information in a way for readers to better understand
How might the main idea of an entire article differ from the main idea of an individual paragraph?
WHAT IS main idea of an article is bigger and explains the whole text’s purpose, while the main idea of a paragraph focuses on the details or ideas in just that part.
How does comparing and contrasting help you make a decision between two options?
WHAT IS allows you to weigh the pros and cons of each option, helping you choose the one that best fits your needs.
What can you do if your ideas seem out of order?
WHAT IS rearrange the sentences or paragraphs so that the ideas flow logically