Critical Vocabulary
What is...Surrendered
how apiece of text is built.
The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators.
compare/contrast
Knowing the author's purpose helps you to recognize the...
author's message
True or False: No Mexican soldiers were killed in the Battle of the Alamo
False
Santa Anna was a ________ who died not caring for the well-being of his people.
What is... Tyrant
What are the four different types of text structure?
- Chronological order/sequence, problem/solution, compare/contrast, cause-effect
One problem to resolve in crocodile watching is transportation. How can an observer get close enough to watch without scaring it away or being attacked?...
problem/solution
What are the different types of author's purpose?
to persuade, to entertain, to inform
San Antonio
at infrequent or irregular intervals; now and then
What is... occasionally
Chronological order...Texts that follow this structure...
tell the order f steps in a process or the order of events
We observed the crocodile as it stalked a raccoon moving through the moonlight toward the edge of the water. As a result of a noise we made, the raccoon bolted
cause-effect
Give an example of something where the author's purpose is to persuade
political blog... answer could vary.
What famous Mexican general led the attack on the Alamo?
Santa Anna
Would a castle that is secure be safe from attack?Why or why not?
Yes, because it is protected against attack or other criminal activity.
Cause and effect... Texts that follow this structure...
explain what happened and why it happened
Archaeologists have helped us to understand that the evolution of the crocodile began with
chronological order or sequence
What purpose does an author have for writing a history textbook?
to inform
What year did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
1836
If people are angry with an unfair political leader, might they start a rebellion? Explain.
because, so, in order to, as a result, is caused by
Yes. When writing biographies, authors want to inform readers about someone's life, but they also want to write about someone's life in an entertaining way.
What rallying cry about the Alamo did Texan Troops yell in future battles?
"Remember the Alamo!"