Fiction
What does the author introduce us to at the beginning of a story?
The characters and the setting
What is the meaning of the word assumed:
She didn't have all of the facts, but she assumed he was sick because of how he looked.
To guess or make an inference
Define the morpheme:
mis
Wrong
The R in RACES
Reword the prompt
The text structure that looks at the similarities and differences between two topics
compare and contrast
What does the setting tell us?
Where and when a story takes place
What is the meaning of the word thermometer:
The thermometer outside said it was only 6 degrees.
A device used to measure air temperature
Define the morpheme:
pre-
before
The A in RACES
Answer the prompt completely
The text structure that identifies and conflict and offers solutions to the conflict
problem and solution
The most exciting point of a story where things begin to change
The climax
What is the meaning of the word obligated:
They told me I didn't have to pay, but I felt obligated to do it anyway since they had mowed my lawn.
have to do something
Define the morpheme:
vis
to see
the C in RACES
Cite the evidence from the text
The text structure that discusses what happened and why it happened
cause and effect
The way to summarize a fiction story is to fill out answers for these 5 categories
Somebody....Wanted....But...So...Then
What is the meaning of the word persevere:
The work was very hard for me, but I know I had to persevere through it to be successful.
To keep trying; not give up
Define the morpheme
sym-
together
The E in RACES
Explain the evidence you chose from the text
the text structure that must be used in a recipe or directions. Also used when discussing historical events
Sequence or chronological order
The lesson, moral, or author's message of a story is the what?
Theme
What is the meaning of the word transcontinental:
We were excited for our transcontinental flight from the east coast to the west coast.
to move from one side of a continent to another.
Define the morpheme
script
to write
The S in RACES
Sum up your answer
The text structure used to describe a topic in great detail
Description