Text Structure
Finding similarities and differences between to things.
Argumentative texts use this type of author's purpose.
What is Persuasive
Key Idea, Key Detail, Mostly About, Mainly About, Claim, Supported Idea. These are all ways to say what?
What is Main Idea
Having interest in or excitement for doing something.
What is Motivated.
The debate over students' use of cell phones in the classroom is a widely argued topic.
Some opponents against the use of cell phones at schools say that it is a needless distraction and students would spend more time learning from their teachers.
A study done by the TEA in 2019 determined that when cell phones are used during a lesson, that students retain about 62% less than their peers who are not allowed cell phone use.
1. The information in paragraph three is text evidence to support the authors -
What is Claim
Explains the reasons why something happened, or the effects of something.
What is Cause and Effect.
A group of people that you are trying to convince/persuade with your argument
What is Audience.
To make an educated guess based off of what you already know and what you have read in the passage.
What is Infer/Inference
Skillfully change a path or position.
What is Maneuver.
Studies done by the American Pediatrics Association have shown that certain types of video games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.
What claim does this evidence support?
Video games help kids learn.
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Presents an issue and one or more ways to resolve it.
What is Problem and Solution.
The author's stance on an argument.
What is Claim.
Supports information in a passage by what you can SEE.
What is Photograph.
Obstacles; obstructions; interfering with something.
What is Impediments.
Long ago, people depended on the sun to light their days, but when the sun would go down, they depended on other sources of light. Before electricity, burning various fuels like wood or oil was the only way to create light. Candles became another option around 3000 BCE. The first candles were made by the Ancient Egyptians, who dipped reeds into animal fat to burn them. Historians called these early candles "rushlights."
What is the organizational pattern of this passage?
What is Description
The steps taken to complete something; the events leading up to something.
Information used to support a claim.
What is Evidence.
The reason the author has for writing. (persuade, inform, entertain, explain)
Unlikely to happen or be true.
What is improbable.
In America, we celebrate two love themed holidays: Valentine's Day and Sweetest Day.
Valentine's Day is celebrated in the winter, while Sweetest Day is celebrated in the fall.
Valentine's Day is more focused on bringing lovers together, while Sweetest Day is for all of the friends, relatives, and associates whose kindness we've enjoyed.
Both occasions, however, are great times to remember what's most important: the people that we care about.
1. One way Valentine's Day and Sweetest Day are similar is that they both -
Celebrate the people we care about.
Presenting facts and details about a topic; may also explaining why it is useful/beneficial.
What is Description.
Evidence that is proven to be true and/or found within the text -
What is Fact
How the author feels about a certain topic .
Author's Viewpoint
an act or product of skill, endurance, or strength.
What is Feat.
There are many thoughtful ways to express your love for another person without spending money. You could write a song or cook a meal, but perhaps the best way to express yourself is to create a card. Creating a card is easily done by taking a sheet of thick card-stock and folding it in half. First, draw some images of love on the front. Next, write a poem or a heartfelt statement on the inside to your beloved, and you're done. Now, isn't that a much better way to express your love than a rose from the gas station?
What is this paragraph mainly about?
Creating a card is a great way to show you care without money.