Too Many Dynasties
Who was the first (self-proclaimed) emperor of China who united the warring nations and built impressive structures such as the Great Wall of China and the Terra Cotta Soldiers?
Qin Shi Huang
Studies fossilized animals and plants
Who are Paleontologists
The meaning of the suffix -ly; changes base words into...
What is the characteristic of or how something is done; adverbs
What type of text/writing is The Emperor's Silent Army?
Expository/Informational
Who was Shah Jahan and what did he do?
He was the leader/emperor of ancient India
Who discovered the secret tomb of Qin?
Farmers digging a well
A slight remnant or trace of something
The meaning of the suffix -ful; changes a noun to an adjective
What is to be full of
What type of text structure lists details after introducing the topic of the writing?
Description
What is the main idea of this passage?
The one thing most people “know” about the Great Wall of China—that it is one of the only man-made structures visible from space—is not actually true. Since the wall looks a lot like the stone and soil that surround it, it is difficult to discern with the human eye even from low Earth orbit, and is difficult to make out in most orbital photos. However, this does not detract from the wonder of this astounding ancient structure.
Most people think the Great Wall of China is visible from space, but it is not.
How many pits were discovered?
Four
To return to a former condition; to fix
What is restore
The meaning of the suffix -al; used to form nouns into adjectives
related to
What type of text structure is used show the events that happened after an event took place?
What is the first step in answer a Text-Dependent Analysis Question?
RESTATE THE QUESTION IN YOUR OWN WORDS
What was Qin's goal in creating this massive clay army?
He had many enemies in life, so he thought he must have an army with him to defend himself even in the afterlife.
To hold unreasonable beliefs or ideas
What is superstitious?
This prefix means "one" or "single"
What type of text structure is this an example of?
First, I went to the cupboard. Then, I grabbed the peanut butter and bread. Next, I went to the refrigerator to grab some jelly. Then, I pulled out two slices of bread and spread the peanut butter on both sides. Finally, I plopped the jelly in the middle and closed the sandwich.
Which dynasty came after the Qin Dynasty?
The Han Dynasty
How old are the Terra Cotta Warriors?
Over 2,200 years old
A place where stone is dug, cut, and transported from
What is a quarry?
This prefix means "back" or "to do again"
What is re-
Why should we care about text structure?
Text structure allows readers to recognize and easily consume information based on how it is presented. For writers, it allows them to structure their thoughts in a clear and concise form that will be easily understood by the reader.
How many soldiers and horses are believed to be buried in pit 1?
Over 6,000