Text Structures
Next, first, last, second, another, then, additionally
Which text structure uses the following keywords?
Sequential
What is the main idea of the passage below?
penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.
This paragraph is about the rarity and value of pennies.
Claim is . . .
A point you are arguing or a conclusion that you draw from facts.
What does the word "expressed" mean?
Stated, shown, or represented.
Shows where places/ events are located.
Map
What type of text structure uses the keywords below?
For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition
Description
What is the main idea of the passage below?
Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.
The origins of Halloween.
"Dora the Explorer is an education T.V. show for kids."
The statement above is an example of a . . .
Claim
What is the meaning of "inciting incident"?
The first sign of a problem.
What are the following?
Facts
Opinions
Statistics
Examples
Evidence
What type of structure did the author use for the text below?
Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Problem and Solution
Which sentence below does NOT support the main idea?
It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year. Brach’s, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. That’s a lot of candy corn, but that’s nothing compared to the production of Tootsie Rolls. Over 64 million Tootsie Rolls are produced every day! But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry’s staple product: chocolate. Confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the United States each year. Now that’s a mouthful!
About how many popular candies are produced each year.
The Counter Claim to "Video games will help us improve as a society." is . . .
Video games will hurt us and be the downfall of society.
What is the definition of "conclude"?
To decide by reasoning.
Which sentence does not support the overall idea?
“Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities. Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond. Swimming in the pond when it's hot can also be fun. Skiing can be a thrilling experience too. After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman!”
Swimming in the pond when it's hot can also be fun.
What structure does the author use to organize the text?
Before applying the screen protector, clean the surface of your phone’s screen with a soft cloth. Once the surface of your screen is clean, remove the paper backing on the screen protector. Evenly apply the sticky side of the screen protector to your phone’s screen. Smooth out any air bubble trapped on between the protector and the phone screen. Enjoy the added protection.
Sequential
What is the overall idea of the passage below?
Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the vehicle to stop in motion. We literally trust braking systems with our lives every time we get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection. How does this life-critical process work? It begins when the pedal is pushed. At this moment brake fluid is released into the braking mechanisms. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction to be applied. This friction will create a force that will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely. Beep! Beep!
About how a braking system functions on an automobile.
Which of the following sentences is an opinion?
The minimum driving age in the United States should be raised from sixteen to eighteen years old. Sixteen-year-olds are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of driving. The brains of teens this age are still developing. According the the National Highway Safety Administration, the rate of crashes for 16-year old drivers is almost ten times higher than the rate of crashes for drivers between the age of 20-35
Sixteen-year-olds are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of driving.
What does the word "emphasize" mean?
To highlight the importance.
What text structure is being used in the following passage?
Pizza is often viewed as a junk food, and it is true that some pizzas are high in salt, fat, and calories, but there may also be some benefit to eating pizza. Some studies have found that lycopene, an antioxidant that exists in tomato products that are often used in pizza, may prevent some forms of cancer. Dr. Silvano Gallus, of the Mario Negri Institute for Pharmaceutical Research in Milan, studied the eating habits of people who developed cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and colon. He concluded that people who ate pizza at least once a week had significantly less chance of developing these cancers. Here’s to your health.
Cause and Effect
What structure is being used below?
Robert James Fischer was born in Chicago but unlocked the secrets of chess in a Brooklyn apartment right above a candy store. At the age of six he taught himself to play by following the instruction booklet that came with his chess board. After spending much of his childhood in chess clubs, Fischer said that, “One day, I just got good.” That may be a bit of an understatement. At the age of 13 he won the U.S. Junior Chess Championship, becoming the youngest Junior Champion ever. At the age of 14 he won the U.S. Championship and became the youngest U.S. Champion in history. Fischer would go on to become the World Champion of chess, but he would also grow to become his own worst enemy. Instead of defending the title, he forfeited it to the next challenger without even making a move, and the rise of a chess superstar ended with a fizzle.
Chronological
What is the implied idea of the passage?
Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet
The physical features of Yellowstone Park.
Which of the following sentences is a fact?
The minimum driving age in the United States should be raised from sixteen to eighteen years old. Sixteen-year-olds are not mature enough to handle the responsibility of driving. The brains of teens this age are still developing. According the the National Highway Safety Administration, the rate of crashes for 16-year old drivers is almost ten times higher than the rate of crashes for drivers between the age of 20-35
The brains of teens this age are still developing.
What does "convey" mean?
To tell or communicate.
What are the 3 descriptive words from the statement below?
The rain had stopped. The storm still rumbled, but only in the distance. I smelled live livestock and my knees were shaking.
Rumbled
Livestock
Shaking