Text Structure
When the author uses this text structure, they provides details or characteristics of something.
What is description
What the text is mostly about & what you use to prove what the text is mostly about
What is Main Idea and Key Details
Use this to guide your short response questions and tell what each part is
What is TADD
Explain the 4 different types of context clues
What is Explanation, synonym, antonym, and definition
What should you do if you come to a question that you have no idea what to do on?
will vary
What text structure shows the events or procedures in time order?
What is chronological order or sequence
What is important to include in a summary of non-fiction text?
Text Structure, Main Idea, Key Details
Explain the parts that will help you to get a 4 on your extended response
What is Overall claim using the bullets to answer the help you, 1st claim, answer sentence and 2 details, 2nd claim, answer sentence and 2 details and a conclusion.
Mr. Huge was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means
What is a large amount or a lot of
What do we use to "work smarter and not harder" when answering TADDs and Extended Response essays?
What is copy and paste
This text feature uses clue words: because, if, so, then, as a result.
What is Cause & Effect
There are so many of these and they are used to help a reader better understand a nonfiction text. Give an example.
What are Text Features
Will vary
Before you start a TADD you should always
What is Read the question first
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early.
What does expedite mean?
What is quicken or do faster
When you are talking about authors purpose, what does P.I.E. stand for?
What is Persuade, inform, and entertain
Example: If your ice begins to melt, put it in the freezer.
What is Problem and Solution
The message, lesson, or moral of a story and give an example
What is Theme
Will vary
Eliminating choices to answer this type of question
What are multiple choices
I looked at the plans for your new house. This is earthquake country. You need to fortify the frame or you'll have a disaster with the first tremor.
What is a synonym for fortify?
what is Strengthen or make stronger
Describe Plot Mountain
Characters/Setting, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Clue Words: However, on the other hand, both, neither
What is Compare and Contrast
A conclusion based on evidence and your own reasoning or knowledge
What is an Inference
Name 3 different test taking strategies you should use for multiple choice questions
Will vary
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a path that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to
What is Change the direction of
Something you should always do in life (including on the state test)
What is TRY YOUR HARDEST OR NEVER GIVE UP