Internal Text Structures
Name the five main text structures
String (order and sequence), cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, description.
Why do writer's use dialogue in their stories?
To show that characters are speaking.
To go to the park
Who was Lou Gehrig?
One of the greatest baseball players in history. He played for the New York Yankees.
To make or become smaller or less
A Look Behind the Scenes
A popular nickname for a football is a pigskin. Many football fans think the reason for this is that a football is made from the skin of a pig. This is not true. Footballs used to be made out of animal bladders. This was long ago when the game was just getting started. The animal bladders were mostly round. This made the footballs more like soccer balls. It was a very disgusting job to fill them with air.
Description
Is dialogue used correctly in this sentence:
"Mary said tomorrow is my birthday".
NO!
The sleeping dog.
When was Lou Gehrig born?
1903
Having nothing left; whole; complete
entire
A Good Night’s Sleep
What natural thing do we do for nearly one third of our lives? The answer is sleep. If we do this every night, why do some people have trouble sleeping? Sometimes people cannot sleep because they are anticipating something exciting like a special party, or event. Sleeping is also difficult when stressed or nervous. So what can you do to help you sleep? One thing is to set up a sleep schedule. Try to get to bed at the same time each night. Getting the right number of hours for your body is also important. While some people need more than 10 hours, others feel good with just 6.
Problem and Solution
Is dialogue used correctly in this sentence:
"Can you bring me the glue?" asked Jamie.
YES!
My bedroom is painted pink.
Sentence
How did Lou's mother feel about him leaving college to pursue baseball?
She was FURIOUS! She thought he was ruining his life.
Teacher will decide is the sentence is corrrect
Steam Locomotive
In 1804, the steam locomotive was invented. They were strong and could transport a
heavy amount. As a result, this made it possible for a locomotive to pull cars along a train
track. Soon there was steam-powered train service in the United States.
Cause and Effect
Is dialogue used correctly in this sentence?
"I hope Abby and Tanyeah have a great birthday," said Ms. Harris.
YES!
I'm going to the zoo after school.
Sentence
What disease did Lou Gehrig have?
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
The amount that is held or contained.
Content
The North and South Poles
The North Pole marks the northern end of the Earth’s imaginary axis, while the South
Pole marks the southern end. The North Pole is found in the Arctic Ocean. It was first
reached by Robert E. Peary and Matthew Henson in 1909. The South Pole is located on the
continent of Antarctica, and was first reached by Roald Amundsen in 1911. The North and
South Poles are the only two places in the world that receive six months of continuous
daylight, followed by six months of continuous darkness.
Compare and Contrast
Is dialogue used correctly in this sentence?
"Oh no," said Cara, "I forgot my homework!"
Are under the sink.
What is the theme of Lou Gehrig: Luckiest Man Alive?
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
To give effort, money, or items for a cause.
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