Text Structures: Cause and Effect + Description
Create a sentence using cause and effect.
Examples: Her shoe wasn't tied, so she fell.
What is perspective?
how someone feels or thinks about something.
What is denotation?
the dictionary definition of a word.
What is theme?
The lesson of the story.
What is a synonym?
Two words with the same or similar meanings
Do rhyming words come at the (beginning/ middle/ end) of a line?
End
What is description text structure?
Explains a topic by listing details about it.
Which is NOT a 3rd person point of view pronoun?
a. him
b. her
c. they
d. you
d. you
What is connotation?
the feeling or idea associated with a word
What are 3 words that also mean theme?
1. lesson
2. moral
3. message
Read this sentence from the passage.
“Then the plane tipped over sideways and dove toward the ground.” (paragraph 3)
What is the meaning of the word dove as it is used in this sentence?
a. swam
b. a bird
c. a child
d. plunged
d. plunged
What is a stanza?
Multiple lines in a poem
Franklin also invented a new type of glasses. As he grew older, he found that his eyesight was getting worse. He could not see things in the distance or close up. So he took lenses from two pairs of glasses— one for distance, one for reading. He cut the lenses in half and then placed them together into one lens. The result was what we now call bifocals. Wearers could now look through the top portion of the lens to see in the distance and look through the bottom part to read.
How does the author use description text structure in the paragraph?
a. to explain how Franklin went blind
b. to explain how Franklin read about vision inventions
c. to explain how Franklin started wearing glasses
d. to explain how Franklin developed bifocals
d. to explain how Franklin developed bifocals
Read the paragraph below.
When Maria found out her family was moving to a new city, she felt her stomach drop. She had just made the soccer team and finally felt like she belonged. While her parents talked excitedly about new opportunities, Maria stayed quiet and stared at the floor.
Question:
What is Maria’s perspective about moving to a new city?
A. She is excited about the new opportunities.
B. She feels nervous and unhappy about leaving her friends and team.
C. She does not care about the move.
D. She is proud of her parents’ decision and is excited for this new adventure.
B. She feels nervous and unhappy about leaving her friends and team.
Read the sentence below:
The teacher described Jenna as a persistent student who never gave up.
What is the connotation of the word persistent in this sentence?
A. Annoying in a negative way
B. Determined and hardworking
C. Loud and disruptive
D. Easily distracted
B. determined and hardworking
When trying to determine the theme of a poem, which strategy is most effective?
A. Summarizing what literally happens in the poem
B. Identifying the rhyme scheme and counting the syllables
C. Looking at repeated ideas and what the speaker seems to learn or realize
D. Finding unfamiliar vocabulary words and defining them
C. Looking at repeated ideas and what the speaker seems to learn or realize
Read the sentence below.
I want ___ go to the park after school, and I want my brother to come ___. We will bring ___ soccer balls to play with.
Question:
Which words correctly complete the sentence?
A. to / too / two
B. too / to / two
C. two / to / too
D. to / to / too
A. to / too / two
What is repetition?
repeated words and phrases in a poem
Read the paragraph below.
Coral reefs are vibrant underwater ecosystems found in warm ocean waters. They are built from tiny animals called coral polyps and can take thousands of years to form. Coral reefs provide shelter for fish, sea turtles, and many other marine species. Often called the “rainforests of the sea,” they are known for their bright colors and incredible biodiversity.
Question:
Which statement best explains how the author organizes this paragraph?
A. The author explains a problem affecting coral reefs and offers solutions.
B. The author describes coral reefs by giving details about their features and importance.
C. The author lists events in the order they happen over time.
D. The author shows how one event causes another to happen.
B. The author describes coral reefs by giving details about their features and importance.
What are the two ways to identify if the story is 1st person point of view or 3rd person point of view?
1. Pronouns
2. Inside or outside the story
Read this sentence from the passage.
“Sometimes she flew right over the audience’s heads!” (paragraph 7)
Which word has nearly the same connotation as audience’s?
a. crowd's
b. listener's
c. mob's
d.witnesse's
a. crowd
Which of the following is NOT a theme of Little Red Riding Hood?
A. The importance of listening to guidance from trusted figures.
B. The dangers of misplaced trust in unfamiliar people
C. Curiosity and impulsiveness can have serious consequences.
D. The importance of listening to guidance from trusted figures.
A. The importance of listening to guidance from trusted figures.
Read this sentence from the passage.
“Coleman’s popularity grew, and she became a local hero.” (paragraph 8)
Popularity means “the state of being loved by many.” What is the meaning of the root pop in the word popularity?
a. a lot
b. love
c. people
d. soda
c. people
The Little Seed
A tiny seed beneath the ground
Lay quiet, small, and still.
The wind would howl, the rain would pound,
The air would turn quite chill.
“I’m not afraid,” the seed would say,
“I’ll reach up to the sun.”
Through cracks of earth it found its way,
Its growing had begun.
By summer’s light it stood up tall,
With petals bright and wide.
The storms it faced that seemed so small
Now filled its heart with pride.
Which line best establishes the poem’s setting?
A. “The storms it faced that seemed so small”
B. “Through cracks of earth it found its way”
C. “By summer’s light it stood up tall”
D. “A tiny seed beneath the ground”
D. “A tiny seed beneath the ground”
Use the given packet to answer this question:
What role do these paragraphs have in the passage?
a. to describe Bessie's flying stunts in the sky
b. to describe Jane and her father's trip together
c. to describe when Jane started writing in her journal
d. to describe why Bessie is Jane's hero
a. to describe Bessie's flying stunts in the sky
Give 6 1st person point of view pronouns and 6 3rd person point of view pronouns
1st: I, me, my, we, our, us
3rd: he, she, they, them, his, her, their
Read the dictionary definitions below for the word sanction:
Official permission or approval
A penalty or punitive measure
Now read the sentence:
The international committee voted to sanction the country after it violated the treaty.
Which definition of sanction is most likely intended in this sentence?
A. Formal apology
B. Official permission or approval
C. A penalty or punitive measure
D. Public celebration
C. A penalty or punitive measure
The Little Seed
A tiny seed beneath the ground
Lay quiet, small, and still.
The wind would howl, the rain would pound,
The air would turn quite chill.
“I’m not afraid,” the seed would say,
“I’ll reach up to the sun.”
Through cracks of earth it found its way,
Its growing had begun.
By summer’s light it stood up tall,
With petals bright and wide.
The storms it faced that seemed so small
Now filled its heart with pride.
What is the theme of this poem?
A. Even small beginnings can lead to growth if you are patient.
B. Growth requires hard work and perseverance through obstacles. B.
C. Facing challenges can help you grow stronger and succeed.
D. Small efforts can turn into success when you keep trying.
C. Facing challenges can help you grow stronger and succeed.
Read the paragraph below.
The students had finished the science project, but they weren’t sure if ___ satisfied with the results. After checking ___ equipment one last time, they realized ___ was a small error in the data that could change the final conclusion.
Question:
Which words correctly complete the paragraph?
A. their / there / they’re
B. they’re / there / their
C. they’re / their / there
D. there / their / there
C – they’re / their / there
Why do poets use repetition?
A. To create a predictable pattern that emphasizes key themes or ideas
B. To make the poem easier to memorize without adding meaning
C. To replace figurative language like metaphors or similes
D. To increase the poem’s word count and length
A. To create a predictable pattern that emphasizes key themes or ideas