Text Structure
What is the text structure?
Snakes are cold-blooded animals that live in a variety of environments, from deserts to rainforests. They have scaly skin, long bodies, and no legs. Some snakes, like the king cobra, are venomous, while others, such as the boa constrictor, use their bodies to squeeze their prey. Snakes are often misunderstood, but they play an important role in many ecosystems by keeping rodent populations under control.
What is description?
Name That Figurative Language
The wind whispered through the trees.
What is personification?
Word Clues
"She was reluctant to join the game because she was shy."
Based on this sentence, what does reluctant mean?
What is unwilling or hesitant?
What do we call the most important point the author wants to make in a nonfiction text?
What is the central idea?
In a story, what is the main struggle the character faces?
What is the central conflict?
What’s the Structure?
Tigers and lions are both large, powerful cats, but they live in different parts of the world and have distinct habits. Lions live in Africa and are social animals that live in groups called prides. Tigers, on the other hand, live mostly in Asia and are solitary hunters. While both have sharp teeth and claws for catching prey, tigers have striped coats and lions usually have golden fur. Despite their differences, both are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
What is compare and contrast?
Simile or Metaphor?
Her smile was as bright as the sun.
What is a simile?
Context Clues
"The hiker used a canteen, a container for water, during his journey."
What does the word canteen mean?
What is a water container?
What do we call facts, examples, or explanations that support the central idea?
What are supporting details?
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
What is: To briefly retell the main idea and key details in your own words.
What’s the Structure?
The city was covered in snow, and temperatures dropped below freezing. As the icy roads became slippery, several accidents occurred, and schools were forced to close. Emergency services were delayed, and power lines froze. Because of the storm, thousands of people lost electricity and had to find other ways to stay warm. The weather caused a lot of disruption for the entire community.
What is cause and effect?
Name that Figurative Language.
After the big math test, I felt like I was walking on air.
What is an idiom?
Synonym Search
Which word means the same as enormous?
What is huge (or gigantic, massive, etc.)?
If you were to write the central idea of a paragraph in one sentence, what are you doing?
What is summarizing?
Main Focus
True or False: A summary should include your opinion about the topic.
What is: False.
What’s the Structure?
If you want to build a backyard birdhouse, follow these steps. First, gather your materials: wood, nails, a hammer, and paint. Next, cut the wood into pieces for the base, roof, and sides. Then, nail the pieces together to form the house. After that, paint the birdhouse and let it dry. Finally, mount it on a pole or tree, and watch for birds to move in. Building a birdhouse can be a fun weekend project that also helps local wildlife.
What is sequence?
Name that figurative language.
I told you a million times to clean your room!
What is hyperbole?
Antonym Alert
What is an antonym for generous?
What is selfish (or greedy)?
What’s the difference between a topic and a central idea?
What is: A topic is what the text is about, and the central idea is what the author is saying about the topic?
"Elephants are the largest land animals. They use their trunks to eat, drink, and bathe. Elephants live in groups and take care of each other."
What is the best summary of this passage?
What is: Elephants are large animals that live in groups and use their trunks for many things.
What’s the Structure?
Many communities are dealing with the problem of too much plastic waste. Plastic takes hundreds of years to break down and often ends up in oceans where it harms sea life. One solution is for people to use reusable shopping bags instead of plastic ones. Schools can also help by starting recycling programs and teaching students about environmental responsibility. In addition, local governments can pass laws to limit the use of plastic packaging. By working together, communities can reduce the negative impact of plastic waste.
What is problem and solution?
Name that figurative language.
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
What is alliteration?
Figurative Meaning
"I was on cloud nine after winning the contest."
What does this phrase mean?
What is very happy or excited?
"Lighthouses have been used for hundreds of years to guide ships safely to shore. They shine bright lights so sailors can avoid rocks or dangerous areas."
Explain how the details support the central idea.
What is: The details show how lighthouses help ships by describing what they do and why they are important.
"Rainforests are home to many animals and plants. They get a lot of rain every year and help the Earth by producing oxygen."
Write a summary in your own words.
What is: Rainforests are wet, important environments full of life that help the planet.