Text structure
Clue words
Clue words
For example, specifically, for instance, in addition
What is description
Comparing something using the words "like" or "as"
What is a simile
What are the 5 components called that make up the plot of the story?
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses [The fresh and juicy orange is very cold and sweet.]
What is imagery
Who is the best teacher ever
what is Ms. Parkes
First, Second, Next, Then, Finally
What is Sequence or chronological order
comparison between 2 non similar things. It is not meant to be taken literally.
What is a metaphor
The underlying message, purpose, essence, or lesson of a story
What is theme
The components of a story or article that are not the main body of text, including table of contents, index, glossary, headings, bold words, sidebars, pictures and captions, and labeled diagrams
What is text features
To express or cover the main points briefly
What is to summarize
Similar, alike, both, different, on the other hand
What is compare and contrast
Repetition of letters or sounds used in one sentence
What is alliteration
A particular attitude or feeling about something
What is the authors perspective
To say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it
What is the authors claim
To say something that someone else has said or written using different words
What is paraphrasing/citing
Therefore, due to, so, as a result of, issue, leads to
What is problem and solution
Exaggerates the meaning of something
What is a hyperbole
They key information the author wants you to understand
What is main idea/central idea
Information and evidence used to prove something; using information or evidence to show or seem to prove something to be true
What is supporting details
When is my birthday?
What is May 27th
Since, because, due to, therefore, consequently
what is cause and effect
Words are used to describe the sound that resemble the sound they are referring to
What is onomatopoeia
authors may have many reasons for writing a text and they often overlap
What is authors purpose
A subject that people talk or write about
What is the topic
Sources created by someone who did not experience firsthand or participate in the event(s); examples include textbooks, journal articles, criticisms
What is secondary sources