Author's Purpose/Text Features
Why would an author use bold type?
To show the topic they are writing about because it is important to know.
She took a trip to Florida.
A. Be careful, or you will trip!
B. We planned our trip together.
C. I trip over things very often.
B. We planned our TRIP together.
Which text structure tells about a problem and how it is solved?
A. Sequence
B. Chronological Order
C.) Problem and solution
C.) Problem and solution
What does central idea mean?
After waiting in line for an hour, I began to feel __________. (Which prefix is correct?)
A. unpatient
B. nonpatient
C. impatient
C. Impatient
Past, Present or Future tense verb?
The girl will dance on stage.
Future Tense Verb
What do headings tell you?
What each part or section of the passage is about.
I turned on the light so I could see better.
A. The feather was very light.
B. She wore light colors because
it was going to be a hot day.
C. There is only one light in the living room.
C. There is only one LIGHT in the living room.
What type of text structure tells about events that happen in order (first, next, then, last)?
A. Compare and contrast
B. Cause and Effect
C. Problem and solution
C. Sequence (also known as chronological order)
C. Sequence (also known as chronological order)
What is the TOPIC of this passage.
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
The Statue of Liberty
Think about the suffix "-er." What is the meaning of the word "faster" as used below:
Briar runs faster than Ms. Gill
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
B. Ms. Gill is slower than any student her in class.
C. The quickest runner in the entire school is Briar.
A. Briar can run more quickly than Ms. Gill.
Past, present, or future tense verb?
The girl dances on stage.
Present Tense
What is the author's purpose for writing this:
The Slim-O-Matic will cause you to lose pounds and inches from your body in one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly and provides an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today.
A. To Inform B. To Entertain C. To persuade
C. To persuade
Explain why you think like you do.
Will you check my answers for me?
A. Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip.
B. I will check and see if the cat is
in the house.
C. If you get a check it means the answer is correct.
B. I will CHECK and see if the cat is in the house.
Which text structure tells about what happened and why? (The reason and the result)
A. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
C. Problem and solution
A. Cause and effect
What is the central idea:
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods in the 1800’s. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the Canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies across New York.
Central Idea: Lake Erie changed the way people moved goods.
Do you want chips, cookies, or, cake?
What change should be made?
Remove the comma after the conjunction or.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
1. Jasmyn, ran jumped and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
3. Jasmyn ran jumped, and skipped at recess.
2. Jasmyn ran, jumped, and skipped at recess.
What does Author's Purpose mean?
The reason an author write a passage or text
Which text structure tells about how some things are alike and how some things are different?
A. Sequence (also known as chronological order)
B. Compare and contrast
C. Cause and effect
B. Compare and contrast
Which sentence states the central idea?
Blood has many jobs in our body. It flows to every part of the body, and some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives. Blood also makes sure that the right body temperature is maintained.
Blood has many jobs in our body.
Tomorrow we will take a test.
What change should be made?
No change needed.
Abstract or Concrete Noun?
-The lady had many memories about her family.
Abstract Noun
If an author wants to share facts and information about a topic, their purpose it to
inform
How to carve a pumpkin.
Step 1 - Choose a pumpkin
Step 2 - Choose a design.
Step 3 - Cut a hole around the stem.
Step 4 - Scoop out insides....
Sequence - Shows steps
Where can you find the central idea?
First or last sentence or heading
Last year we cook a tasty meal for Thanksgiving.
What change should be made?
Change cook to cooked.
Abstract or Concrete Nouns?
The lady had many memories about her family
Concrete Nouns