Text Structure
This text structure explains similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
What is compare and contrast?
This term refers to the author's attitude toward a subject, conveyed through word choice and style.
What is tone?
Two literary terms used to describe the effect of the passage on the reader AND the attitude/opinion of the author or narrator about their subject.
What are mood and tone?
The prefix "un-" in words like "unhappy" and "uncertain" means this.
What is "not" or "opposite of"?
This reading technique involves quickly moving your eyes over a passage to locate specific details, such as names, dates, or keywords.
What is scanning?
"In the early 20th century, many inventors sought to improve transportation. One of the most significant innovations was the assembly line, which revolutionized car production and made automobiles accessible to the average person."
What is the central idea of this passage?
A) The early 20th century was a time of rapid invention.
B) The assembly line helped make cars more affordable.
C) Transportation was not efficient in the early 20th century.
D) The assembly line made inventors wealthy.
B) The assembly line helped make cars more affordable.
This text structure presents a problem and suggest possible ways to solve the problem.
What is problem and solution?
The central idea or underlying message of a literary text is known as this.
What is theme?
The word "home" literally means a place where someone lives, but it often suggests warmth, family, and security. What literary term describes this difference in meaning?
What is connotation?
The root "bio" in words like "biology" and "biodegradable" relates to this.
What is "life"?
Titles, headings, captions, and bolded words are all examples of these, which help readers navigate and understand a text more easily.
What are text features?
When evaluating the credibility of a source, which of the following is the least reliable?
A) A peer-reviewed journal article written by an expert in the field.
B) A news article published by a well-known and reputable newspaper.
C) A blog post written by an anonymous author with no sources.
D) A government website providing statistical data.
C) A blog post written by an anonymous author with no sources.
A historical article that describes events in the order they happened is using this text structure.
What is chronology? (sequence/order)
A character or author's unique viewpoint or way of interpreting events, shaped by their experiences and beliefs is called this.
What is perspective?
The process by which an author reveals a character’s personality through dialogue, actions, thoughts, and interactions.
What is character development or characterization?
The prefix "anti-" in words like "antibiotic" and "antifreeze" means this.
What is "against"?
You are reading a science article and need to quickly determine the topic and main points of the article. Which strategy should you use, and how would you apply it?
What is skimming? I would skim the text, observing the title, headings, and subheadings, checking for images and bolded words, and reading the first and last paragraph.
Which sentence contains an example of situational irony?
A) A character steps outside into a thunderstorm and says, “What a beautiful day!”
B) A police officer gets arrested for committing a crime.
C) A character knows a surprise party is planned, but the guest of honor does not.
D) A poem describes the ocean waves whispering secrets to the shore.
B) A police officer gets arrested for committing a crime.
A science textbook explaining the process of photosynthesis is using this text structure.
What is sequence?
This point of view allows the narrator to reveal the thoughts and feelings of only one character while remaining outside the story.
What is third-person limited?
Read the sentence: "The storm raged outside, pounding against the windows as she huddled beneath the blankets, clutching her book like a lifeline."
What mood does this sentence create?
What is fear, tension, or anxiety?
The root "scrib" or "script" in words like "describe" and "manuscript" means this.
What is "write"?
After reading an article about climate change, you need to explain the main idea in one sentence. What steps should you take to determine the main idea?
What is identify the topic, scan the first and last paragraph for the thesis statement, distinguish main and supporting ideas, and summarize it in my own words.
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the underlined word:
"The scientist remained vigilant, carefully observing the experiment for any unexpected changes."
Based on the sentence, what does vigilant most likely mean?
A) Careless and inattentive
B) Watchful and alert
C) Confused and uncertain
D) Distracted and uninterested
B) Watchful and alert.
An article informing readers about the population, circumstances, and events of the measles outbreak in Texas uses this text structure.
What is descriptive?
In reading or writing, this term refers to the ability to perform a task quickly and effortlessly, without needing to consciously think about it.
What is automaticity?
A novel begins with a character who is selfish but, after helping a struggling family, becomes generous and kind. How does the author develop the character?
What is by showing the character’s growth through experiences and interactions?
The prefix "inter-" in words like "international" and "interact" suggests this relationship between things.
What is "between" or "among"?
A student is reading a history textbook and sees a timeline, a bolded term, and a captioned image. How should they use these text features to improve comprehension?
What is using text features to determine main idea, new or challenging vocabulary, make connections, determine topic.
Read the passage and answer the question below:
"Plastic pollution has become a global crisis, filling oceans and harming marine life. While some argue that recycling is the solution, the reality is that much of our plastic waste still ends up in landfills. Governments must take stronger action by limiting plastic production and encouraging sustainable alternatives."
What is the author’s primary purpose in this passage?
A) To describe how plastic is made
B) To inform readers about different ways to recycle
C) To persuade readers that stricter regulations on plastic use are necessary
D) To entertain readers with a story about ocean pollution
C) To persuade readers that stricter regulations on plastic use are necessary.