Informational Texts
Author's Purpose
Writing
Credible Sources
Morphology and Vocabulary
100
What is compare and contrast?
This text structure analyzes the ways a topic is similar and different.
100
What is the author's purpose in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Entertain
100
What genre of text are you writing?
Persuasive Essay
100
True or False:
You are on a .gov site, but you can’t find an author. You can still use this site.
True
100
Add a suffix to the following word to make a new word, then use that word in a sentence.
APPEAR
answers will vary
ex: disappeared
The girl disappeared behind the curtain.
200
What are informational text features?
Headings, bold and italicized vocabulary, visuals, graphs, pictures, charts.
200
Which author's purpose is trying to give you information and teach you facts?
inform
200
In your introduction paragraph you need a hook, your ________ ________, and an overview of your reasons.
claim statement
200
Imagine you are writing a report about caring for chickens. Which source would be the most appropriate for learning about this topic?
a) a blog post about why chickens make good pets
b) an online dictionary entry for the term "chicken"
c) a newspaper article about how to build a chicken coop
d) a how-to book about raising chickens
c) a newspaper article about how to build a chicken coop
200
How does the prefix un change the meaning of the word.
un + likely = unlikley
it means the opposite
now instead of "will happen" it means "won't happen"
300
What is problem and solution?
This text structure analyzes issues and seeks ways to fix them.
300
Which author's purpose is trying to make you enjoy the story by keeping the reader's attention?
entertain
300
What type of evidence provides facts in the form of numbers?
statistics
300
Write 3 URL extensions that are LIKELY to be credible sources?
.gov, .net, .org, .edu
300
Study the dictionary entry below.
spruce (\ˈsprüs\) n. 1. a coniferous tree 2. the wood of a spruce tree v. 3. to make something look better adj. 4. neat or clean looking
Now read the following sentence from the passage.
Small stones, pinecones, or bits of wood can be added to spruce up the appearance of your terrarium.
Which definition of the word "spruce" is used in this sentence?
3. to make something look better
400
What are examples of informational texts?
Magazines, scholarly journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, science/history textbooks.
400
Author's purpose is as easy as what bakery item? What does it stand for?
PIE
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
400
What are the three types of HOOKS in persuasive writing?
question, quote, statistic
400
What does the acronym CARE stand for?
C: Credible
A: Accurate
R: Repeatable
E: Expert
400
Turkeys are omnivores. Their diet typically includes foods such as: berries, seeds, nuts, insects, frogs, and lizards. They forage for food during the day, usually in the woods near a creek or pond.
What does the word FORAGE mean as used in the text?
look for and gather/hunt
500
What is cause and effect?
This text structure analyzes the reasons for something happening and the impact it had.
500
Which author's purpose is trying to get you to do or try something?
persuade
500
What are the two ways to include evidence in our writing?
citation (direct quotes) and paraphrasing
500
Use the CARE standard to explain why social media posts are not always CREDIBLE.
Social Media posts can be written by anyone, they aren't necessarily Expert. They also might be the writers opinion so they may not be Accurate. Finally, the can rarely be Repeatable.
500
Read the following sentences.
My parents got a new computer that automatically checks for new program updates. They love that they don’t have to remember to do that!
Using what you know about the prefix "auto," what does the word "automatically" mean in this sentence?
It does it by itself.