Text Features
You look for this under/ around a photo and it helps you learn more.
Caption
Make a diagram of two items being compared and contrasted.
Two things in each section of diagram (teacher approved)
"Cats, on the other hand, retract their claws when they walk or run. So, you won't usually find claw marks with bobcats, lynx, or house cats."
What does retract mean?
Pull Back
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
Floods can cause tremendous damage.
Where is a prefix located?
At the beginning of a word
This is used to show the parts of something in informational texts.
Diagram
MEET TWO DOGS
Meet Abido and Fabio. Abido is a dog, but he is also a robot. Abido is expensive, he costs $4,500. Many people like this metal pet. He comes when he's called and he doesn't need to be walked. Fabio is a real dog. His coat sometimes sheds. He needs to be walked twice a day. Fabio's owner also got him for free from an animal shelter.
How are the dogs alike?
They both are pets!
I was somewhat tired after work so I decided to take a short nap.
What does somewhat mean in the sentence?
Kind of, sort of, in some measure
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
Soccer is a worldwide sport
What are the text structures?
Compare & Contrast, Problem & Solution, Cause & Effect, Sequence/ Chronological, and Description
This is located at the front of the book and it helps you look for/ locate specific things (or contents) of the book.
Table of Contents
MEET TWO DOGS
Meet Abido and Fabio. Abido is a dog, but he is also a robot. Abido is expensive, he costs $4,500. Many people like this metal pet. He comes when he's called and he doesn't need to be walked. Fabio is a real dog. His coat sometimes sheds. He needs to be walked twice a day. Fabio's owner also got him for free from an animal shelter.
How are the dogs different? (List two things)
Abido is made of metal and Fabio is a real dog. Abido doesn't need walked and Fabio does. Abido is expensive, but Fabio was free. etc.
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means
Large amount
What is main idea?
What a story is mostly about.
Have you ever cut yourself on a piece of metal? Metal has germs on it that can make you very sick. People wounded from metal can be in danger. How do doctors help? They give people shots in case they get a cut from metal. The shots solve the dilemma ahead of time.
What is the text structure of the passage?
Problem and Solution
This is used to help you find the definitions of words. (Usually located in the back)
Glossary
Soap: Car wash soap can be bought in any hardware or autoparts store. It is not rough and will not damage the paint of the car. Dish soap is not safe to use on the car because it could remove the paint's protective coating. Once this coating is gone, the paint will have no protection from rust.
How is dish soap different from car wash soap
Dish soap can remove the paint's protective coating.
The news story was based on a letter that was a fabrication. Now the reporter who wrote the story is in big trouble. Will anyone believe him again?
A fabrication is___________.
Fake, made up
Recycling things like paper, plastic, and metal helps the Earth by cutting down on trash. Yet many people throw away their newspapers, bottles, and cans instead of recycling them. The question, then, is how to encourage more people to recycle. One way that works is to put recycling containers in more places. Seeing more recycling bins helps people remember to use them. Another way is to teach people why recycling is important. If we make recycling easier and teach people why it matters, more people will join in.
What is the main idea?
We need to get more people to recycle.
Susan and her family woke up early Saturday morning to go visit the local zoo. On their way to the zoo, they stopped for breakfast at Susan’s favorite restaurant. Once the family ate, they headed towards the zoo. On their way to the zoo, the family’s car got a flat tire. Susan’s dad pulled over on the side of the road and replaced the flat tire with a spare tire. Finally, Susan and her family made it to the zoo where they saw many animals. The family had a wonderful time at the zoo.
Summarize the passage.
Susan and her family woke up early Saturday morning to go visit the local zoo. On their way to the zoo, they had a flat tire. Susan and her family saw many animals at the zoo and had a great time.
The name of the story. The name of the section. Also the name of the page or specific section of the page. (Three answers)
Title, Subtitle, and Heading or Subheading
The Donkey and the Mule
A Peddler set off on his usual journey. All of the things he would sell along the way were packed on his donkey and his mule. The donkey walked along easily until they started up the steep mountain path. The poor little donkey’s load was more than he could bear. ground.
The Peddler’s Mule
A Peddler took his mule to the seacoast to buy salt. On the way home, they crossed a shallow stream where the mule accidentally slipped and fell.
1. A Peddler goes on a trip.
A. “The Donkey and the Mule” only C. Both stories B. “The Peddler’s Mule” only D. Neither story
C. Both Stories
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?
Speed up
Peaches and cucumbers are best when harvested in the summer.
In the fall, pumpkins and pears are ready to be picked.
Several types of oranges and potatoes are ripe in the winter.
Different types of fruits and veggies ripen at different times.
What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)
Persuade, Inform, & Entertain