Text Structure
Which text structure explains events in the order they happened, from first to last?
Chronological
What word means a group of people chosen to work together on a specific task?
committees
What problem did King George III face?
He needed money.
What vegetable is most commonly carved into a jack-o’-lantern?
pumpkin
Words such as both, unlike, and however can be clues to which text structure?
Compare and Contrast
What word means a formal meeting where people gather to discuss ideas or make decisions?
convention
What solution did King George III use to raise money for his empire?
He imposed taxes.
What do children traditionally say when they go door-to-door collecting Halloween candy?
Trick or treat!
Read the passage:
"The school playground was covered in puddles after a heavy rainstorm. Students could not safely play outside, so the teachers organized indoor games."
Which text structure is used?
Problem and Solution
Maria suggests adding more recess time. Her classmates discuss the advantages and disadvantages of her idea before deciding what they think. What is this discussion called?
A debate
How did many colonists react to the taxes imposed by the British?
They protested.
According to a popular Halloween superstition, what might happen if a black cat crosses your path?
You might have bad luck.
Read the passage:
"The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. As a result, the water in the birdbath turned to ice."
Which text structure is used, and what clue helps you identify it?
Cause and effect
A student suggests that the school collect canned food for families in need. The student explains the plan and asks the principal to approve it. What is this plan called?
A proposal
How did the colonists differ in their ideas about resolving problems with the king?
Some wanted to remain loyal to the king and resolve disagreements peacefully, while others wanted to separate from Britain and fight for independence.
In folklore, which creature is said to transform into a bat and drink blood?
A vampire
Read the passage:
"Sea turtles and sea lions both live in the ocean. Sea turtles have hard shells and lay their eggs on beaches. Sea lions have flippers, external ear flaps, and give birth to live young. Both animals are adapted to life in the ocean."
Which text structure is used, and what two details support your answer?
Compare and Contrast
A group of workers joins together to ask for safer working conditions and fair pay. A disagreement arises between the workers and their employer, but both sides work together to find an answer. What vocabulary word describes the workers' group, and what word means to find an answer to the disagreement?
union, resolve
Which two people did Congress appoint to help resolve conflicts with Britain?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the fear of spiders?
Arachnophobia.