Text Structures
What am I?
I present a question then provide an answer
Question and Answer duh
What are key words?
Bold, italics, important words that the author wants you to notice.
Text under a photo or illustration that explains more about that image.
Caption
How the information in a text is organized
Text Structure
How to find main idea?
1. Identify Text Features: Look at titles, headings, and photos.
Identify Text Structures: How is the info organized?
Find the Main Points: What is the author repeating or emphasizing?
Look for Author's Purpose: Why did the author write this?
What am I?
I talk about events in order or a list of steps
Order/Sequence
A box next to the main text that gives the reader extra, interesting information.
Sidebar
A visual way to show the parts of something or how something works.
Diagram
The key facts and details that develop and support the main idea.
Supporting Detail
A statement that can be proven true through evidence, observation, or reliable data.
Fact
What am I?
I talk about the similarities and differences between two or more things
Compare and Contrast
A page in the beginning of the book that shows the reader what page numbers chapters/sections are found on.
Table of Contents
The title at the top of a page or section that helps identify the main idea of that specific section.
Heading
Organizational tools that help the reader understand the material
Text Features
What is renewable energy, and why is it important? Renewable energy comes from natural sources like sunlight, wind, and water. These sources do not run out over time. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy produces less pollution. Because of these benefits, many countries are investing in renewable energy technologies.
Question and Answer
What am I?
I talk about the characteristics of something.
Descriptive
An alphabetical list at the very back of the book that shows the reader what pages specific topics can be found on.
Index
A visual that shows where something is located.
Map
The central focus or "big point" of the text.
Main Idea
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. It has a warm climate with heavy rainfall throughout the year. Thousands of plant and animal species live there, many of which cannot be found anywhere else. The rainforest is also home to numerous rivers and dense vegetation. Its unique environment makes it an important part of the Earth’s ecosystem.
Descriptive
What is the difference between problem and solution and cause and effect?
Give the definitions of each.
A list used to organize information so it is easier to read.
Bullet Points
An alphabetical list at the back of the book that gives definitions for key words used in the text.
Glossary
A view or judgment formed about something; it cannot be proven and often uses "feeling" words.
Opinion
Last weekend, heavy rainfall caused the river to rise quickly. Because the water level increased so rapidly, nearby neighborhoods began to flood. Streets were covered in water, and several homes were damaged. As a result of the flooding, families had to evacuate until repairs could be made. The storm showed how powerful weather can affect a community.
Cause and Effect