Text Features
Text Structure
Story Elements
Prefixes
Suffixes
100
What do we call the words under or next to a picture?
caption
100
Name 3 sequence signal words.
Before, after, first, second, then, finally
100
What part of a story tells you where and when a story takes place?
The setting.
100
The meaning of the prefix "bi" helps you know that the word binary means _____ numbers.
two
100
The meaning of the suffix "ible" helps you know that the word fusible means _______ fuse together.
able to
200
What text feature tells you chapter titles and page numbers?
table of contents
200
What are the three author’s purposes?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
200
What part of a story is the character's problem or goal?
The conflict.
200
The meaning of the prefix "tri" helps you know that a tricorn hat has _____ corners.
three
200
The meaning of the suffix "ence" helps you know that the word presence means _______ being present.
the state or quality of
300
What is the index is used for?
It helps you find which page a topic is found on.
300
Name 3 opinion words.
should, best, ugly, better, shouldn't, must, beautiful, worst, good, bad
300
What do we call the people or animals that a story is about?
Characters
300
The meaning of the prefix "co" helps you know that the word cohere means to stick __________.
together
300
The meaning of the suffix "ance" helps you know that the word reliance means ______________ relying on something.
the state or quality of
400
Why do texts have headings or sub-headings?
They tell you the topic or main idea of that section.
400
Name three compare and contrast signal words.
although, but, however, in contrast, similar, same, and, also, too
400
What is the part of the story where a problem is solved?
Resolution
400
The meaning of the prefix "de" helps you to know that the word devalue means to make the value of something _____.
go down
400
The meaning of the suffix "ish" helps you to know that the word foolish means ____.
like a fool
500
What are 3 reasons words might be in italics?
They are in another language. They are unfamiliar or new words. They are the title of a book or magazine. They are the name of a ship. They are the words a character is thinking. The author wants to draw your attention to the words.
500
Name 3 cause and effect signal words.
as a result, so, because, therefore, since, so, if, then
500
What is the most exciting part of a story, or the point where a resolution becomes possible?
The climax
500
The meaning of the prefix "en" helps you know that the word endanger means to _____ something _____ danger.
put in
500
The meaning of the suffix "ate" helps you know that the word evaluate means to ______ something have value.
make
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