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
What is R.A.C.E.
What is Explanation, synonym, antonym, and definition
Which two teachers are the best teacher in the land of best teachers?
Who is Mrs. Quiles & Ms. Miller!
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 summary
Explain the parts that will help you to get full credit on your short response
What is Restating the question, answering the question, using text evidence, explaining/interpreting evidence, and writing 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
3's & 4's are
What is The score we will get on the state test
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
Before you read the text, you should always
What is Read the questions 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.E.D. stand for?
What is Persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe
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
What are the 5 words that will help you summarize a nonfiction text
What is Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
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
Explain what makes up a claim and what makes that claim valid.
What is Restate & Answer and Details that support the claim
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