Speech/Language Strategies
Module 2 Vocabulary
Paragraph Structures
Author's Purpose and Motive
100
What does C.E.R. mean and what do we use it for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. This helps us remember to include support and explain our thinking in written answers.
100
This word means an animal or person that eats both plants and animals.
Omnivore
100
This type of paragraph talks about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things, or ideas
Compare and Contrast
100
An author might have this PURPOSE if they are looking to:
give the reader knowledge; tell
Inform
200
What does it mean to paraphrase?
Put the text in your own words.
200
This word means made or grown naturally (without checmicals, pesticides, etc.)
Organic
200
This type of paragraph structure uses sensory language to help readers imagine the scene, person, object, etc.
Think: the five senses
List of detailed observations
Uses description to make a point
Descriptive
200
An author might have this PURPOSE if they are looking to:
convince; cause the reader to believe something
Persuade
300
What is a prefix?
A group of letters at the beginning of a word that can change or add to the word's meaning.
300
This word means problem or difficult situation
Dilemma
300
This type of paragraph tells a story
Usually has a sequence
May have characters, a setting, a conflict, and/or a resolution
Narrative
300
An author might have this PURPOSE if they are looking to:
get or hold the interest of the reader
Engage; Entertain
400
What is a context clue?
A helpful word or phrase in the text surrounding an unknown word that can help us figure out the word's meaning.
400
This word means a system for growing, making, and delivering food.
Food chain
400
This type of text structure gives information
Often cites trustworthy sources/experts
Can specify the topic of the text, why it is important, and what is to come
Expository/Explanatory
400
An author created an infographic to get people to buy their product. Is their MOTIVE:
Commercial or Social?
Commercial. They are trying to sell something to make money.
500
What are synonyms and antonyms?
Synonym = words with the same or similar meaning
Antonym = words with opposite meanings
500
This word relates to large- scale business or industry
Industrial
500
A neighbor posted a flyer about a community garden. Is their MOTIVE:
Political or Social?
Social. They are providing a service to the community.