Author's Purpose
A book filled with jokes and funny stories is written to do this.
Entertain
What is the central idea of a text?
This is the main point, main idea, or main message of a text. What the text is mostly about.
This point of view uses "I" and "we."
This is the main person or animal in a story.
Character
In this structure, events are told in the order they happened.
Sequence or Chronological Order
An article providing facts about the solar system falls under this category.
Inform
The central idea is often supported by __________, which provide more information or examples.
Details
This point of view uses "you" to address the reader directly.
Second Person POV
This is the sequence of events in a story.
Plot
This structure provides lots of details to create a clear image of a topic.
Descriptive
This type of text wants to convince you to do or believe something.
Persuade
"Plastic pollution in oceans has become a serious problem. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, which can lead to injury or death. In addition, plastic breaks down into tiny particles called microplastics, which are harmful to both wildlife and humans."
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Plastic pollution is dangerous for marine life and can harm the environment and humans.
In this point of view, the narrator is part of the story.
First Person POV
This is the message or lesson of a story.
Theme
This structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.
Compare and Contrast
A commercial trying to get you to buy a new phone is meant to do this.
Persuade
The central idea is like a __________, tying together all the important information in the text.
Summary
The point of view where the narrator is not involved in the story and only observes.
This is the time and place where a story happens.
Setting
This structure identifies an issue and then provides ways to fix it.
Problem and Solution
A biography about Abraham Lincoln is meant to do this.
Inform
"A good night's sleep is important for your health. It helps your body recover from the day, boosts your immune system, and improves your mood. People who get enough sleep are more likely to perform better at school and work."
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
Sleep is essential for maintaining good health and performing well.
In this point of view, the narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings
Third Person POV
This character is usually the "good guy" in the story.
Protagonist or Main Character
A text that shows how hurricanes form and their impact uses this structure
Cause and Effect