Signal Words
Signal words carry the reader from...
one idea to the next
The teacher told Tom he was bad at sports, therefore, Tom did not try out for the baseball team.
Cause: Teacher telling Tom he's bad at Sports
Effect: Tom did not try out for the team
This is the word that means to tell how two or more things are different.
What is contrast?
Same as, similar, alike, as well as, also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, and as opposed to
compare/contrast
We turned up the heat since it was getting cold.
Effect
What is your teacher's last name?
Navarro
Cause: Mary forgot her wallet/ money
Effect: Unable to buy groceries
Brian and Jose speak Spanish. On the other hand, Brian is from Puerto Rico and Jose is from Mexico.
What signal phrase tells you that there is a difference between Brian and Jose?
On the other hand
an action or event that makes something else happen
What is a cause
Louie bought a cake because it's is mom's birthday.
Cause
The dog next door is lovable although, she barks a lot at night.
Contrast
George had a drink because he was hot and thirsty from running. He is training for next years marathon and is excited for the event.
Cause:He was running
Effect: He had a drink
These types of words discuss a series of events or steps in the order in which they happen.
Time words
The text explains how one event happens and leads to another.
What is cause and effect
Sue covered her ears because the siren on the firetruck was very loud.
Cause
Cindy weighs less than Cathy. However, Cathy is older than Cindy.
What are the signal words to tell you that you are showing differences between Cathy and Cindy?
However
The dog was all wet because it jumped in the pool while playing fetch.
Cause:jumped in the pool
Effect:dog was all wet
These words present a list of reasons, examples, or other details that support an idea. The items have no time order
Addition words
The author gives similarities and differences among certain topics.
What is compare and contrast
The waiter dropped the tray of food because he tripped on a napkin and fell.
Effect
Words that signal these types of words are?
include for one thing, second, also, in addition, and finally
Addition words
Julie's mom brought Julie to the doctor because she had a fever that wasn't going away. Julie took 3 different kinds of medicine but none made her feel better.
Cause: Julie had a fever
Effect:Julie went to the doctor
Words that signal these types of words are?
first, next then, after and last.
Time words
Unlike Sarah, Cindy is a happy girl.
Which word signals to you that the girls are different?
Unlike
The milk was sour because someone took it out of the fridge and left it on the counter.
Cause