Text Structure
Name the 5 text structures.
Description
Sequence
Cause/Effect
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
Tell us the purpose of a pronoun.
Renames a noun in a sentence.
What is the purpose of a verb?
Express action or state of being
What is the purpose of an adjective?
Describes a noun (a person, place, or thing)
Define "theme" in your own words.
Answers will vary; Example: A lesson about life that the author wants the readers to understand.
Tell us the clue words for a problem/solution text.
Problem ; Solution
What is considered a noun?
People, places, things, or ideas.
Name at least two types of verbs.
Linking, helping, or action verbs
What are conjunctions?
Connect words or groups of words
What is the theme of the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams?
Stay positive no matter what! Try to stay happy as much as you can.
What is the purpose of a cause/effect text?
To tell why something happened or the effect of a certain event.
Tell me the nouns:
John went to the mall to buy a backpack.
John
mall
backpack
What is the purpose of an adverb?
Tell more about verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Tell me the adjectives: The cute puppy barked when it saw a yellow cat outside.
Cute
Yellow
Tell me the theme of this conversation:
Mom: Did you made the basketball team? Child: No, but with more practice, I know I'll make the team next year!
Don't give up.
Tell us the clue words for a "compare/contrast" text structure.
Examples: Alike, different, the same as, both
Tell me the pronouns:
We read a novel in class about Jackie.
We
Tell me the verbs: The cookies made the whole house smell delicious.
Made
Smell
Tell me the conjunctions: They like cookies, but I do not.
But
What was the theme of Promises to Keep by Sharon Robinson?
You can achieve any goals, but only if you are dedicated and believe in your cause.
How does knowing the text structure of a passage help the reader?
It tells us how the text is organized.
What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?
Nouns refer to specific things or people. Pronouns replace a noun.
Swiftly
Think Time: Create a sentence using at least 1 adjective and 1 conjunction.
Answers will vary.
How do you determine the theme of a story?
By learning about the characters in a story and how they respond to challenges.