Text Structures
Text Features
Main Idea
Context Clues
Fiction or Nonfiction?
100
Which text structure is this:
At 6:30, I woke up and got out of bed. Next, I brushed my teeth and got dressed. Then, at 7:00, I got in the car and went to school.
sequence, chronological order
100
Is this a photograph or illustration?
illustration
100
What is main idea?
the main thing a text is about
what the whole story is about
the most important idea
100
What does the underlined word mean?
Sam felt elated when he found out he was going to Disney World!
happy, excited
100
What does a mean if a story is fiction?
it is not real, fake
200
Which text structure uses these clue words:
like, both, neither, on the other hand, in contrast, same, different
compare and contrast
200
A. graph
B. diagram
C. caption
D. label
C. caption
200
What is the main idea of this passage?
Exercise is important. It helps you to stay healthy. It is good for your heart. Many people don't exercise, and they don't feel as good.
exercise is important
200
What does the underlined word mean?
Tim was irate when he lost the game, but then he took a deep breath and felt better.
angry, mad, sad
200
What does it mean if a story is nonfiction?
it is real, true
300
Which text structure is this:
Zach dropped his phone and the screen cracked. He took it to the store and they fixed the screen.
problem and solution
300
A. heading
B. diagram
C. caption
D. timeline
B. diagram
300
What is the main idea of this passage?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better. You can take a walk or talk to a friend. You can also write down what is making you upset. Doing something good for someone else can also make you feel happy!
you can make yourself feel better when you are sad
300
What does the underlined word mean?
Erica ran 15 miles and felt lethargic after.
tired
300
Which do nonfiction stories have:
photographs or illustrations?
photographs
400
Which text structure would this book have?
description
400
What is this text feature?
map
400
What is the main idea of this passage?
Hurricanes are large, intense storms that start over the ocean. They take energy from the water. When it reaches land, it causes flooding. Strong winds during hurricanes can cause damage.
hurricanes are large storms from the ocean
400
What does the underlined word mean?
The little boy was petrified to go to sleep in the dark, so he used a night light.
scared, afraid
400
Is this story fiction or nonfiction?
fiction
500
Which text structure is this:
It is very cold outside so during recess time, the students were all shivering.
cause and effect
500
A. glossary
B. headings
C. table of contents
D. labels
B. headings
500
What is the main idea of this passage?
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who invented many things. They built kites and bicycles when they were young. They also built the first airplane. It only flew for 12 seconds, but it inspired people all over the world.
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors
500
What does the underlined word mean?
The flowers we planted are blossoming and thriving!
growing
500
Is this story fiction or nonfiction?
nonfiction