Text Features
Explain what a caption is.
The author uses a caption to explain a photograph or diagram.
Which sentence would best begin the passage?
(1) You end up with the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich!
(2) Some people forget to close the jars.
(3) To create the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich, your first step is to choose the bread.
(4) I've always wanted to learn how to make one, and this is how.
3
Which item contains the most servings per container?
Product 1 - Fruit Snack Bars
What type of writing examines two or more topics (objects, people, or ideas, for example), comparing their similarities and contrasting their differences?
Compare/Contrast
Explain what first person point of view is.
In first person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story telling it from their perspective (using words like "I", "us", "our", etc.
Where can you find the definition of words that you don't know in the text?
The Glossary
How fast do snails move in mph?
0.03 mph
Which product has the lowest amount of calories per serving?
Product 2 - Peanut Butter Health Bars
What type of writing consists of arguments to sway someone's thinking/opinion?
Persuasive Writing
What is the name of the platypus from Phineas and Ferb?
Perry the Platypus
What can you find in a table of contents?
You can find what page a chapter is located on.
Put these sentences in order:
(1) When I came home from school my mom asked me if the medicine she gave me worked. I told her it did not.
(2) I knew I had to go to school because of a test so I just waited for 4th period.
(3) I woke up this morning with a terrible cold.
(4) During lunch, I saw that my mother sneaked some medicine in my lunch bag.
3, 2, 4, 1
5 grams
Identify the text structure: "First, peel a hardboiled egg. Then, cut in half and remove the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Next, add mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white halves with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Finally, cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving."
Sequence/Order of Importance
Read this passage: "The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a nice person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from my job has been more than I can handle."
How does the author feel about what they said?
Regretful, sorry
Why do authors use text features?
Authors use text features to bring attention to important details in the text.
What is the author's purpose when writing nonfiction?
To inform the reader
Peppa Pig is banned in what country?
Australia
Identify the text structure: "Towards the end of the school year, many students are told if they will pass or fail certain classes. If they are failing, they can talk to their teacher, ask more questions in class, try harder, or even ask for extra help. There are many options for these students."
Problem and Solution
Read this sentence: My mother made me breakfast with salmon in it; I'm allergic to salmon. I wish she payed more attention when cooking.
What is the author's attitude toward his mother?
Annoyed or Angry
What is an index? Where is it usually located?
An index shows the reader what page a word/topic is on, and it is usually located at the end of the book.
Fill in the blank.
Human DNA and Banana DNA are _______% the same.
50%
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a serving of Product 2 - Peanut Butter Health Bars?
12 grams
Identify the text structure: "When I write, I prefer to use a pencil, preferably a Ticonderoga #2. I like being able to erase any mistakes, but I also like using a pen. I like that ink shows up better and is easier to read than pencil. Some pens work better than others and some people prefer mechanical pencils. At the end of the day, both will get the job done!"
Compare and Contrast
Read this passage: "I live in this apartment. It provides me shelter and security."
What is the author's attitude toward the apartment?
Neutral or Objective