Text Structure
Main Idea
Context Clues
Inferencing
Content Vocabulary
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What is text structure?
How the author chooses to organize their writing.
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What is the Main Idea?
A complete thought that shows the most important idea in the text.
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His mother gets anxious if he stays outside after dark.
Nervous/Concerned
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It felt wonderful to be outside, even if only for a little while! All the swings were already taken, and a group was playing softball on the diamond. Casey and I decided use the monkey bars until the teacher called us. Where am I?
A playground
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What is it called when you briefly retell the most important parts of a story.
Summary
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Looking for similarities and differences.
Comparing and Contrasting
200
Explain the difference between a topic and a main idea.
The topic is a word or phrase that describes what the text is about. The main idea is a complete thought that shows the most important idea in a text or paragraph.
200
Slavery was abolished in the U.S. after the Civil War. What does abolished mean?
Outlawed/ Done away with
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I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier. Where am I?
A grocery store
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What are three possibilities for the author’s purpose of a writing piece?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
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What is another word meaning "sequence?"
Chronological Order
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When looking for a stated main idea, which sentences should you look at first?
The first sentence and the last sentence of the paragraph.
300
The class decided to exhibit the science project during Parents’ Night. What does exhibit mean?
To show
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As I walked in the door, I was amazed at the beautiful colors and smells. I knew it would be hard to decide what I would buy with my $3. The chocolate truffles looked delicious, but they were expensive. The jelly beans were not only cheaper, but so colorful! With so much to choose from, I knew I would be here a long time. Where am I?
A candy store
300
What do we call it when a character speaks or a person is interviewed?
Dialogue
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Brody and Finn were using inappropriate language in the hallway. As a result, they were placed in ALE. What text structure does this represent?
Cause and Effect
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There are two types of main ideas. What are two types and explain them.
Stated main idea- a sentence from the text. Implied main idea- you must determine this by using supporting details from the text.
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Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers. What does obsolete mean?
Out-dated/ Not used anymore
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The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history. Who am I?
A baseball player
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What do you call the feeling that the author creates for the reader with their writing?
Mood
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Students have been running in the hallways and causing accidents. In an effort to stop them, teachers are standing in the halls and reminding them to walk. What text structure does this represent?
Problem/Solution
500
Determine the main idea of this paragraph: It takes more than 500 thousand trees to supply a Sunday newspaper to Americans every week. If everyone recycled even 1 out of 10 newspapers, 25 million trees a year could be left standing. Also, recycling takes 30 to 50 percent less energy compared to making new paper.
Everyone needs to recycle newspapers.
500
The movie star’s large and beautiful home was palatial. What does palatial mean?
Like a palace/mansion
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I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry overnight. When I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean. Who am I?
An artist/painter
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When an author gives you a hint about what is to come.
Foreshadowing
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