Text Structure
This text structure presents events in the order in which they occur. It is like a timeline, where events are arranged from the beginning to the end. Words and phrases such as "first," "next," "then," and "finally" are often used to signal this
What is Chronological Order?
This word is used when students are asked to draw conclusions or make educated guesses based on information in the passage. For example, "Based on the passage, what can you________________ about the main character's feelings?"
What is INFER?
The purpose of a passage about the life cycle of a butterfly, detailing each stage from egg to adult butterfly.
What is to INFORM?
A type of language that is easy to understand and avoids unnecessary complexity.
What is CLEAR and CONCISE?
Clearly state your opinion or position on the topic you are writing about.
What is make a CLAIM?
In this structure, the author explains the reasons why something happened and the result or outcome of that event. Words like "because," "since," "as a result," and "therefore" are used to show this relationship
What is Cause and Effect?
This word is used when students are asked to provide evidence or examples from the text to back up their answers. For example, "________________ your answer with evidence from the passage."
What is support?
The purpose of a passage arguing for the importance of recycling that tries to convince the reader how it can benefit the environment.
What is to PERSUADE?
Providing statistics, expert opinions, definitions, and real life examples are ways a writer can...
What is provide FACTUAL information?
Provide strong _______________ and examples to support your claim, and explain why they are relevant.
What is EVIDENCE?
This structure is used to show similarities and differences between two or more things, ideas, or characters. Authors use words like "similarly," "on the other hand," and "however"
What is Compare and Contrast?
This word is used when students are asked to examine something in detail and explain its parts or how they work together. For example, "________________ how the author's use of dialogue develops the characters."
What is analyze?
Purpose of a passage from a novel describing a humorous situation at a family reunion
What is to ENTERTAIN?
Think about the order of your ideas and how they flow together. Start with an introduction, then move to the main points, and end with a conclusion that summarizes your thoughts.
What is ORGANIZE your WRITING in a way that fits the purpose?
Address the "yeah but...." or opposing viewpoints, and explain why your position is stronger.
What is the COUNTER ARGUMENT or COUNTER CLAIM?
In this text structure, the author presents an "issue" and then proposes one or more ways to "fix" it
What is problem and solution?
This word is used when students are asked to briefly retell the main points or events of a passage. For example, "________________ the main idea of the paragraph."
What is summarize?
The purpose of a passage describing a picturesque sunset over the ocean, using vivid imagery to paint a picture for the reader.
What is to DESCRIBE?
Maintain a neutral tone and avoid expressing personal opinions or biases.
What is use an OBJECTIVE tone?
Maintain a ______________ tone and use persuasive language to convince the reader of the validity of your argument.
What is FORMAL?
This structure focuses on providing details about a person, place, thing, or event. The author uses sensory details (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell) to create a vivid picture for the reader. ___________ language helps the reader imagine the scene or experience being described.
What is descriptive language?
This word is used when students are asked to judge or assess something based on specific criteria. For example, "_________________ the effectiveness of the author's argument."
What is EVALUATE?
The purpose of a passage explaining the concept of photosynthesis in plants, breaking down the process into easy-to-understand steps.
What is to EXPLAIN?
Start with an interesting beginning that introduces the topic and end with a strong conclusion that summarizes the main points.
What is provide an INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION?
To persuade the reader to agree with your claim or viewpoint by presenting strong evidence and logical reasoning.
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?