Format
Why do we put words in italics?
To emphasize
McDonalds is the best fast food restaurant
Opinion
What is a story about someone written by someone other than that person?
Biography
Explains how items are similar or different. Uses a Venn Diagram.
Compare & Contrast
What is Cause and Effect?
Show how events and actions happen due to other events and actions
Why do we bold words?
The sky is blue
Fact
When an author leans more toward one side
Author's Bias
Time order
Chronological Order
What are the 3 types of Author's Purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Why do we have headers?
To show what the section will be about
Ms. Carter is mean
Opinion
A message, or moral, in the story
Theme
A problem is presented and a solution is suggested
Problem & Solution
What kind of organization pattern represents a muffin recipe?
Processing/Sequencing
Why do we underline words?
To bring attention/emphasize
If we do not take action now, we may not get better.
Opinion
Strongly negative or positive wording
Loaded Language
Must go in order. This will give step-by-step instructions.
Processing/Sequencing
What is one tip to determine an organizational pattern?
Use graphic organizer, Ask "What is the author doing?", Look for signal words
Why do we indent paragraphs?
To show when a new paragraph starts
The season right now is Winter
Fact
Logical guesses based on what you already know
Inference
The order does not matter. Can be in number form or a bulleted list.
Enumeration/Listing
What organizational pattern uses a timeline?
Chronological Order