Text Structures
Name a text structure authors use to organize writing
compare & contrast
description
problem & solution
cause & effect
sequencing
Are boldface letters a text or graphic feature?
text
Where is the best place to use the adjective SMALL
A. The tall students sat in the small chairs.
B. The tall students sat small in the chairs.
C. The tall small students sat in the chairs.
A
What does "central idea" mean?
what the text is mostly about
T/F A simile compares two things WITHOUT using like or as
False
Which text structure uses signal words like first, second, third, then, lastly
sequencing
What are the words called that are found under pictures that explain the picture
caption
Use the correct form to fill in the sentence.
Venus is ______ (hot) than Mars.
hotter
What is the central idea supported by?
details
The butterflies flew gracefully like little ballerinas in the sky.
like little ballerinas
What happens first, the cause or effect
cause
What is the difference between illustration and photograph?
The tasty steak and buttery potatoes was the ____________ meal I've ever had.
most delicious
What is the central idea of The 3 Little Pigs?
The central idea of The 3 Little Pigs is about 3 pig brothers who build a house to protect themselves from a wolf.
Metaphor
Name the text structure that uses signal words like: result of, therefore, caused by, so, because of, leads to
cause & effect
Why do authors use text and graphic features?
To help readers understand the text better
The books were stacked ________ inches high! They were taller than my desk!
A. two
B. enough
C. few
D. several
D
What does the simile mean?
The octopus shot through the water like a rocket.
The octopus moved through the water very quickly, blasting off like a rocket.
How do you compare using the word interesting?
This story was the ____________ one we've read all year!
most interesting
Why do authors use similes and metaphors?
To help readers create mental pictures and better understanding.