Text Structure
Which Text Structure would an author use to write about how penguins and flamingos are the same?
Compare and Contrast
What is the main idea?
It is the major point of the text.
Define author's purpose
The main reason an author writes a text.
What is the subject in a sentence?
Who or what the sentence is about.
According to paragraph 1 of the article, the main reason for playing sports is that —
a. it builds teamwork skills
b. it is fun for the participants
c.it provides health benefits
b. it is fun for the participants
Which Text Structure would an author use to write about the life of Kobe Bryant?
Chronological Order
What is an implied main idea?
You have to look for the facts, details, and examples for the main idea.
What is the author's purpose in this video?
To persuade people to buy Pepsi
What is the predicate in a sentence?
What the subject is doing. An Action.
How does the author support the central idea in the section “Forgetting the Fun” that team sports can be psychologically damaging?
A. She cites an author of a book on play.
B. She provides examples of coaches who are unfair.
C. She suggests that sports can cause broken bones.
D. She notes that parents can put pressure on kids to win.
A. She cites an author of a book on play.
Name the 5 different types of Text Structure
Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Description, Chronological Order, and Cause an Effect
What is a stated main idea?
What are the reasons why an author writes a text?
Explain, Inform, or Persuade
What is missing in this sentence?
Ate the rest of the cake by herself.
Subject
Select two pieces of evidence in the section “Keep Your Eye on the Ball” that support the idea that sports benefit both spectators and players.
A. “Sports are a form of entertainment.” (paragraph 11)
B. “The joy you and your teammates get by working together is the same joy your family, friends, and other spectators get when they watch.” (paragraph 11)
C. “A Saturday morning game is a great way to spend time with family.” (paragraph 12)
D. “Sports involve learning, too.” (paragraph 13)
E. “Sports fulfill our human need to belong, and many fans, whether their team wins or loses, enjoy the suspense that allows them to release their emotions.” (paragraph 14)
B. “The joy you and your teammates get by working together is the same joy your family, friends, and other spectators get when they watch.” (paragraph 11)
E. “Sports fulfill our human need to belong, and many fans, whether their team wins or loses, enjoy the suspense that allows them to release their emotions.” (paragraph 14)
What is the text structure in this passage?
Last week officials at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum announced that admission to the museum will cost between $20-$25 when it opens in 2014. The memorial plaza, which opened in 2011, will continue to be free (there is a $2 service fee for online ticket reservations). Not surprisingly, this announcement has turned out to be controversial, to say the least. Some common reactions I’ve seen online include a few standard themes: “It’s not a business – it’s a memorial.” The admission fee is “disrespectful” or “too much.” The admission should be a “suggested donation.”
Cause and Effect
Is this a stated main idea or an implied main idea?
Rabbits live together in burrows. Their babies are born blind and without fur. Hares live alone and above ground. Their babies are born with fur and are not blind. Also, hares are usually bigger than rabbits. As you can see, rabbits and hares are not the same.
Stated Main Idea
What is the author's purpose in this video?
To Inform
What is the difference between a fragment and a run-on?
fragment is missing a subject or predicate. Run-on is missing punctuation or a conjunction.
The chronological organization of paragraph 2 helps the author emphasize —
a. the history of early sports competitions
b. the influence of Egyptians on sports
c. the history of Olympic competitions
d. the influence of survival skills on sports
a. the history of early sports competitions
Which Text Structure is this passage?
Earlier this year, around March, I became really focused on saving the environment. It had never occurred to me how much plastic destroys the planet until I started to do research on it. At first, I didn’t think only one person could do something about it. But after a while, I realized not using one straw or one plastic bottle could save a sea animal’s life and help the environment bit by bit.
Problem and Solution
What is the main idea in this passage?
Have you ever been bullied at school before? The definition of bullying is to seek harm against others or to intimidate. Based on the research, bullying can cause suicidal thoughts in teens, so schools need to pay more attention by helping students and get involved in their interests. Bullying can create many negative comments. For example, people giving insults and bullying on social media. Some students can even become depressed, antisocial, give up the things they love the most, get more of an attitude, and seem tired. Those are signs of self-destructive behavior and can lead to a person not caring what will happen anymore. For more information and ways you can help, look up the Trevor Project.
Explanatory process is when the author wants to describe a certain method or process. Give me an example of an explanatory process type of text
How-to books, recipes, step-by-step guides
What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Yet, So
Sports come in many shapes and sizes. Both team and individual sports have advantages and disadvantages, but most people find that from an early age, they are drawn toward one or the other. In a team sport like soccer, you’re part of a group, striving to be a winning team. That means putting the team ahead of your own accomplishments. You must learn to get along with your teammates and share responsibility. In an individual sport like tennis, you’re usually only concerned about your own performance. That can make these sports more challenging.
The author’s use of comparison in paragraph 4 helps the reader understand —
a. Conversational
b. Humorous
c. Encouraging
d. Curious
a.Conversational