Text Structure Definitions
Your son was a shining star in my classroom.
Metaphor
first, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times
Sequence/chronological
The flower was soft as silk.
Simile
What is the class panda's name?
Daily Double
Miss Panda
the author explains a topic, person, place, or thing by listing characteristics, examples, or features
Daily Double
What is description?
My brother is taller than a skyscraper.
Hyperbole
same as, similar, alike, as well as, also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, and as opposed to
compare and contrast
The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry.
Personification
What does the R in PRIDE stand for?
Respect
the author lists one or more causes and the resulting effects
What is cause and effect?
The pitter-patter of paws echoed down the hallway and woke me from my slumber.
Alliteration
problem is, question is, puzzle is, to solve this, and one answer is
problem and solution
"Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!"
Daily Double
Idiom
When you enter the classroom, what voice level should you be on?
0
The water splashed all over the top of the car.
Daily Double
Onomatopoeia
so, because, since, therefore, if/then, this led to, as a result, a reason why, may be due to, consequently, for this reason
cause and effect
This is a beautiful nightmare.
Oxymoron
When you are answering the question, you should always have this
Textual Evidence
My dog has a bark as loud as thunder.
Simile
for instance, such as, an example, an illustration, characteristics
Daily Double
description
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please."
onomatopoeia
What is the PBIS Focus for this month?
Excellence