Text Features
What text feature gives the title of a section and helps readers know what they’ll learn about?
A heading
If a text tells what happened first, next, and last, what structure is it using?
Chronological order / sequence
What are the three main reasons an author writes?
To inform, Persuade, and Entertain
What does each letter in FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is the “main idea” of a passage?
The most important point the author wants to make
Which text feature gives the meanings of important words in a nonfiction text?
A glossary
A text that shows how two things are alike and different uses what structure?
Compare and contrast
A news article about weather is written to _____.
To inform
What kind of sentence has one independent clause and no conjunctions?
Simple Sentence
What are “supporting details”?
Facts or examples that explain or prove the main idea
What text feature shows data using bars, lines, or pictures?
A graph or chart
A text that tells about a problem and how it was solved uses what structure?
Problem and solution
A commercial trying to get you to buy sneakers is written to _____.
To Persuade
What kind of sentence has two independent clauses joined by a FANBOYS conjunction?
Compound Sentence
Main idea or detail? “Sharks are dangerous hunters.”
Main Idea
This text feature gives readers a picture with labels to explain how something works.
Diagram
If a passage explains why something happens and the results of it, what structure is that?
Cause and effect
A funny story about a talking dog is written to _____.
To Entertain
Choose the correct FANBOYS to complete this sentence: “I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started to rain.”
but
Main idea or detail? “Sharks can smell blood from miles away.”
You find a list of topics and page numbers at the back of the book. What is it called?
An Index
A science article describing the parts of a volcano uses what text structure?
Description
A brochure about recycling that gives facts and encourages you to recycle has which two purposes?
Inform and persuade
Identify the sentence type: “I love pizza, and I also like pasta.”
Compound sentence (joined with ‘and’)
Read this: “Video games can help improve problem-solving skills. Some games require players to make quick decisions and adapt to new challenges.” What’s the main idea?
Video games can improve problem-solving skills