Text Features & Inferences
What is a text feature?
A text feature is a component of a non- fiction text that helps the reader better understand what they are reading.
What type of text is used if an author wishes to tell a story?
This would be a narrative piece.
I couldn’t believe my ears. Could it really be true?Could my parents actually be taking me to Disney World? My dreams are coming true! What type of narrator is used in this passage?
This passage has a first-person narrator.
Name the 5 types of text structure:
Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Chronological, Compare and Contrast, Description
What is rhyme scheme in poetry?
The rhyme scheme is the pattern in which lines is a poem rhyme.
Name three text features?
Text features include captions, diagrams, sidebars, photographs, maps, italics, bold words, headings, titles, subtitles etc.
What type of text is used if an author wishes to tell a story?
This would be a narrative piece.
If someone writes a news report after talking to a witness, they have a __________ account.
This would be a second-hand account.
Eating Sweets Might Cause Cavities
What type of text structure might this title be for?
This would be a cause and effect text structure.
Ice cream comes in many different flavors. Some flavors include chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and mint chocolate chip. Ice cream is a favorite dessert for many people. What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea is that ice cream comes in many flavors.
Beyonce started her career very young in life through singing competitions. She then was a member of the band Destiny’s Child. Today, she is married is Jay-Z. What can you infer from the first line?
One inference is that she was born with talent. Another inference is that she started her career early.
What type of text is used if an author wishes to give their opinion or feelings about a topic?
This would be an opinion piece.
If someone watched a concert live, they have a
__________ account.
This would be a first-hand account.
iPhones vs. iPads
What type of text structure might this be a title for?
This would be a compare and contrast text structure.
Popcorn is a favorite late night snack. It is easy to make, comes in many flavors, and is fairly healthy. Many people have popcorn in their pantries ready to be popped at anytime! What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea is that popcorn is a favorite late night snack.
Selena Gomez was born in the US in 1992. She began her career as an actress and then became a singer. She has many current hit songs. What can you infer from the bold line?
One inference is that she is a singer right now. Another inference is that people like her music.
Sophia’s possessions such as her pens and pencils fell out of her desk. What does the word possessions mean?
Possessions means belongings.
If the person was there to "see" it, "smell" it, "feel" it, "hear" it, "touch" it, this would be a ___________.
First-hand account
The Life of JK Rowling
What type of text structure might this title be for?
This would be a chronological text structure.
The best flavor of popsicle is cherry flavored. Cherry is the best because it is the color red which is a great color. It will keep your tongue it’s normal color – red! Finally, cherry flavor is the best because it is found in almost every pack of popsicles! What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea is that cherry is the best popsicle flavor.
Barack Obama served as president of the United States from 2008-2016. He is from Chicago, Illinois and is married and has two daughters. He was the first African American president. What can you infer from the bold line?
One inference is that he is a family man. Another inference is that he likes living in the city.
After perusing through her book, Anna picked up a magazine instead. What does the word perusing mean?
Perusing means to be looking through something for pleasure.
“Look what I found!” shouted Libby. She was holding up a four leaf clover. “Wow! I’ve never found one myself,” her mom replied. What type of narrator is used in this passage?
This passage has a third-person narrator.
Which type gives one event and what happens because of that event?
This would be a cause and effect text structure.
What is a verse in a poem?
A verse is a single line of a poem.