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
Use this to guide your short response questions
Answer, Paragraph, Paragraph
If you do not know what a word means... what do you need to use?
The sentence it is in, the sentence before it, the sentence after it
What writing strategy do I use on the day of the test?
A.P.P.
What text structure shows the events or procedures in time order? What are some words that the author might use?
What is chronological order or sequence
Explain what you are giving if you use who, what, when, where, why, and how
What is a nonfiction summary
Explain the parts that will help you to get a 4 on your extended response
Introduction, APP #1, APP #2, 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 should I do if I want to stop?
Take a break quietly at my seat for a few minutes and then keep going.
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.
What are Text Features
What if I forget what the question is asking me?
Go back and reread the question
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
What are the three types of author's purpose?
Persuade, inform, entertain
Example: If your ice begins to melt, put it in the freezer.
What is Problem and Solution
You use the problem, main idea, most important details, and solution to figure this out.
What is Theme
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
If the question asks me, "What does this show about the character?", what is the question really asking me to identify?
Character Traits
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
Read it one line at a time and ask yourself, "Does this support my answer?"
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
What are the 4 parts of an extended response?
Introduction, APP #1 of article 1, APP #2 of article 2, Conclusion