Text Structures
First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Next, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Then, add the eggs and milk. Finally, bake for 20 minutes.
What is sequence or chronological?
This feature is usually found at the top of a page or paragraph and tells the reader what that specific section is about.
What is a subheading?
The butterfly then enters the chrysalis stage, which is a hard protective covering where the transformation takes place.
a. give an example/anecdote
b. define key terms/use technical vocabulary
What is define key terms/use technical vocabulary?
Define the bold word using context clues as evidence:
Fame can often be ephemeral; you might be the most popular person in the world on Monday, but completely forgotten by Friday
What is fleeting / short / quick to fade?
Define the bold word using context clues as evidence:
While his brother was often reckless, making dangerous choices, Oliver was prudent and always thought before he acted.
What is careful / cautious?
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate. It is 1.7 miles long, painted 'International Orange,' and known for its tall towers and sweeping cables.
What is description?
This short block of text is found underneath or next to a photograph to explain what is happening in the picture.
What is a caption?
Tornado researcher, Tom Grazulis, says, “Tornadoes are extremely hard to pin down.”
a. give an example/anecdote
b. quote an authority
What is a quote from authority?
Define the bold word using context clues as evidence:
In a family of loud, extroverted musicians who loved the spotlight, the shy and quiet accountant was considered the anomaly.
What is something unusual / an exception / out of the ordinary?
Text Structure:
The heavy rains continued for three days straight. The river overflowed its banks and flooded the nearby park.
What is cause and effect?
Alligators and crocodiles share many traits, such as sharp teeth and scaly skin. However, alligators have a U-shaped snout, while crocodiles have a V-shaped snout.
What is compare and contrast?
This list is found at the very end of a book and tells you the exact page numbers where you can find specific topics or names.
What is the index?
Before starting his lecture on time management, the professor told us about the time he was so late for a meeting that he put his shoes on the wrong feet and didn't notice until lunch.
a. give an example/anecdote
b. quote an authority
What is give an example/anecdote?
Define the bold word using context clues as evidence:
Although the spider looked terrifying with its bright colors and long legs, it was actually innocuous and completely unable to hurt a human.
What is harmless / innocent?
This visual text feature shows the parts of an object or how something works, often including labels and lines pointing to specific parts.
What is a diagram?
Because earthquakes strike without warning, engineers design buildings with special reinforcements.
What is problem and solution?
Found at the back of the book, this is an alphabetical list of important words from the text and their definitions.
What is the glossary?
A real estate agent describes a small, cramped house as 'cozy and charming,' hoping you will find it cute. However, a dissatisfied buyer describes the same house as 'claustrophobic and tiny.' The use of these specific adjectives to control how you perceive the size of the house is known as this.
a. give an example/anecdote
b. choose words/phrases that lead the reader to think one way or another
What is choose words/phrases that lead the reader to think one way or another?
Define the bold word using context clues as evidence:
The politician tried to obscure the truth by changing the subject, so that no one would see the real facts.
What is to hide / cover up / conceal?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly? You might be surprised to learn it's easier than you think.
a. quote an authority
b. address the reader directly
What is address the reader directly?