Definitions
Text that is true/real
What is NONFICTION text?
An image of what something looks like
What is a picture
Words that are darker or more slanted so the reader's attention is drawn to them
Information in a text that is organized in TIME ORDER, usually with dates
What is chronological order?
What type of text structure is being described?
The steps for baking cookies are outlined in a cookbook
What is sequence?
Nonfiction text that teaches you about a topic
What is informational text?
Shows where something is located
What is a map?
Shows data and/or number information in a visual way
What is a graph?
Information in a text that is organized by an issue and and ideas to solve the issue
What is problem and solution?
What type of text Structure is being described?
Basketball and soccer are both nonstop sports. You have to be fit to play. Basketball is different because you use your hands. In soccer, you use your feet.
What is compare and contrast?
Give 3 types of informational text
Newspaper
Magazine
Textbook
Online article
Cookbook
Journal
Points out facts or details on a picture (Includes labels to explain something)
What is a diagram?
Adds information that is somewhat related to the text, but it is given in its own separate box
Information in a text that describes traits and qualities of a topic
What is descriptive?
What type of text structure is being described?
Eagle River is a state in northern Wisconsin. You will find deer, fish, and eagles when visiting. Eagle River is at touristy town.
What is descriptive?
Part of an article/story that help a reader organize and navigate text
What are TEXT FEATURES?
Text that briefly explains a picture
What is a caption?
Provides chapters/sections and their page numbers (usually found at the front of a text)
What is a table of contents?
Information in a text that is organized by similarities and differences
What is compare/contrast?
What type of text structure is being described?
Since less milkweed is being planted, there are fewer monarch butterflies
What is cause and effect?
The way an author organizes information that helps share his/her PURPOSE and the article's MEANING
What are TEXT STRUCTURES?
What is a glossary?
Provides topics and their page numbers (usually found at the back of text)
What as an index?
Information in a text that explains WHY something happens and/or the RESULTS of something
What is causes and effect?
What text structure is being described?
Amanda did not pass her Social Studies test. Next time, she can study ahead of time by making flash cards. She can also select her SS teacher for Eagle Time. She can also make sure she does her homework.
What is problem and solution?