Context Clues
The young girl was very ALOOF. She never spoke to anyone and she refused to work in groups. Using context clues, what does aloof mean?
unsociable/ unapproachable
Identify the example: The slithering snake stalked the small children.
Alliteration
Refers to the time and place in which a story takes place.
What is the setting?
A picture taken by a camera.
What is a photograph.
Text structure that contains because, therefore, if, then, etc.
Cause and Effect
Last night I had COPIOUS amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot, large amount
Name the figurative language: The boy was a skyscraper, towering over all the children.
Metaphor
The point of view in which the narrator is telling the story through their own perspective.
What is First Person Point of View?
A large, bold title at the beginning of a SECTION of text.
Heading or Subheading
What punctuation mark is used when showing someone is speaking?
Quotation marks
There was a CONTROVERSY about the new school dress code. While most parents and teachers were in favor of it, many students were not. Using context clues, what does controversy mean?
major disagreement
Name the figurative language: The corn went pop in the microwave.
Onomatopoeia
The author's attitude towards what they are writing about.
What is tone?
Where would you look in a text to find out the meaning of important words in a text?
The Glossary
This type of text structure features gives the reader a mental picture of what is going on in the text.
Description
If the lightbulb is too dim to ILLUMINATE the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
Light up
Name the example: She was as tall as a giraffe.
Simile
The third person point of view in which the narrator has access to ALL the characters thoughts and feelings.
What is third person omniscient?
What is the text in a box off to the side of the main text called?
Sidebar
What are some key words for the compare and contrast text structure?
similar, alike, different, than, both, on the other hand
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to BOYCOTT the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support or attend
Name the figurative language: The line to get in was ten miles long.
Hyperbole
The character in opposition with the Protagonist.
What is Antagonist?
Why are text features important?
They help students understand nonfiction texts. To provide information that may not have been written in the text.
A certain virus called NCOV or novel corona virus spread worldwide in 2020 affecting many countries economically and physically. Health practitioners of each country are finding solutions to stop its widespread. Hand washing with alcohol and wearing of masks may have prevented its spread.
Problem and Solution