Text Structure
What is the text structure of this paragraph: cause-effect; problem-solution; comparison (compare-contrast); chronological order
In the early 1500's, European explorers began to arrive in Florida. Ponce de Leon landed in 1521. Between 1562-1564 the French became interested in Florida as well. In 1586, Sir Francis Drake burned St. Augustine to the ground.
Chronological Order
Castillo de San Marcos was the _____ (number) fort built to protect St. Augustine.
10th
The King of Spain's proclamation granted freedom to whom?
Escaped British slaves
land, resources, and wealth owned by a king or queen.
empire
What is the text structure (cause/effect; problem/solution; chronological order; compare/contrast)?
In 1702, the British attacked St. Augustine. The residents of St. Augustine rushed into the Castillo de San Marcos for safety.
Problem-Solution
In 1668, ______ pirates attacked St. Augustine after midnight, when most people were sleeping.
British
What was the town "Gracia Real de Sante Teresa de Mose" also known as?
Fort Mose
a formal message
proclamation
What is the text structure (cause/effect; problem/solution; compare/contrast; chronological order)?
Ponce de Leon set foot in Florida because he wanted to find the Fountain of Youth, that did not really exist.
Cause/Effect
Who took action by sending money to St. Augustine to build the stone fortress?
The Queen of Spain
Who were the residents of Fort Mose?
former slaves
dug
quarried
What is the text structure (cause/effect; problem/solution; chronological order; compare/contrast)?
One morning, English pirates snuck up on the unarmed Matanzas Tower. Then, they forced a soldier to lead them up the river to St. Augustine. A short time later, the soldier escaped.
Chronological Order
Castillo de San Marcos is made out of shell stone called ______?
Coquina
What finally chased away the British attackers after the last battle between the Fort Mose militia and the British militia?
Cuban reinforcement ships
high wooden platform used to look out
watchtower
What is the text structure (cause/effect; problem/solution; chronological order; compare/contrast)?
Castillo de San Marcos was made of blocks of coquina shell, while Fort Matanzas was a wooden structure surrounded by a stockade. While Fort Matanzas was destroyed many years ago, the Castillo can still be visited today.
Compare/Contrast (Comparison)
Today, Castillo de San Marcos still stands. It took ___ years to complete the construction.
23
This person attacked St. Augustine in and occupied the town for almost 2 months.
Governor James Moore
a group of nonprofessional soldiers is called?
a militia