Text Features
What text feature explains a photograph or illustration?
Caption
What text structure best describes the text below?
When making a salad, it is important to follow these steps. First, you must wash all of the vegetables and fruits you will be using. Next, you will chop the ingredients into small, bit-sized pieces. Then, put all of your ingredients into a large bowl. Finally, add your preferred salad dressing and enjoy!
Logical Order
What are the three main reasons an author will write a text?
To persuade
To inform
To entertain
How does this sentence need to be corrected? There are 2 mistakes.
Mindy didn’t like there music. She thought it was two loud.
there —> their
two —> too
What are the names of our 3 administrators?
Mr. Shields
Mrs. Gibbs
Mrs. Muehlebach
What text feature tells a reader what topic the next paragraph will talk about?
Subheading or Subtitle
Read the text below.
Rice is a very popular food that is eaten all over the world. Different countries put their own spin on it. Arroz con leche is a Mexican sweet treat that includes white rice, sugar, milk, and cinnamon. Jollof is West African rice dish typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilis, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and/or meat in a single pot. In Japan, sticky rice is used in many types of sushi.
The classification pattern is used to organize this paragraph mainly to -
Describe differences between different countries and their cultures
Compare and contrast different countries
Identify different ways that rice is prepared around the world
Emphasize how delicious rice is
Identify different ways that rice is prepared around the world
What is the author’s purpose for this paragraph?
Bullfrogs eat all kinds of insects, mice, snakes, fish, and other small creatures. They hunt at night, waiting patiently until they see something pass by that they think would make a good meal. Then, with a powerful leap, they lunge and their prey with their mouths wide open. Gulp! Down the unlucky (but tasty!) critter goes.
To inform the reader about a bullfrog’s diet
How does this sentence need to be corrected? There are 3 mistakes.
The dog waited by it’s food bowl. He wanted too eat asap.
it’s —> its
too —> to
asap —> ASAP
In what year did Clark Intermediate open?
2018
What is the purpose of a glossary?
To define special terms within the text
Read the text below.
Stars are giant masses of hot gas – mostly hydrogen, with some helium and small amounts of other elements. Every star has its own life cycle, ranging from a few million to trillions of years. Stars form in large clouds of gas and dust called molecular clouds. Molecular clouds are cold which causes gas to clump, creating high-density pockets. Eventually, gravity causes some of these clumps to collapse. When this happens, friction causes the material to heat up, which eventually leads to the development of a protostar – a baby star.
How does the organization of this paragraph contribute to the reader’s understanding?
It defines what a star is and how they are formed
It contrasts a star to a molecular cloud
It explains the advantages of a star forming
It describes the effects a star has on galaxies
It defines what a star is and how they are formed
Why did the author write this paragraph?
Last Saturday, I woke up to find my dog, Max, wearing my sunglasses and sitting at the breakfast table like a person. He had somehow opened the cereal box and was trying to pour himself a bowl—without thumbs! When I walked in, he gave me a look that said, “Don’t judge me, I’m hungry.” I couldn’t stop laughing as cereal spilled everywhere and Max wagged his tail proudly, as if he’d just cooked a five-star meal. It was the funniest morning ever—and I’m pretty sure Max thinks he’s human now!
To entertain the reader with a story
How does this sentence need to be corrected? There are 4 mistakes.
Blair went to walmart with her Mom. There trip didnt go very well.
walmart —> Walmart
Mom —> mom
There —> Their
didnt —> didn’t
Clark Intermediate is named after a very nice lady. What is that lady’s first name?
Kathy
List 3 types of special print.
Bold, colored, italicized
Read the text below.
Running is a great form of exercise that promotes good health. It can improve the condition and function of your heart and lungs. Training to run longer distances or for longer periods of time can also boost your self esteem and sense of accomplishment. Be careful though - running too much or for too long can increase your chances of certain injuries like shin splints and stress fractures. Running can also be unsafe if you run outside. You must be aware of things like heavy traffic and bad weather.
The writer provides the information above so that the reader will better understand -
How running can benefit your heart and lung health
The advantages and disadvantages of running
The advantages and disadvantages of being injured
The definition of good running form
The advantages and disadvantages of running
What is the author's purpose for writing this text?
You should always recycle because it helps keep our planet clean and healthy. When we recycle, we turn old things like paper, plastic, and cans into new items instead of throwing them away. This means less trash in landfills and less pollution in the air and water. Recycling also saves energy and helps protect animals that might be harmed by waste. If everyone does their part, we can make the Earth a better place to live—for us and for future generations!
To persuade the reader to recycle
How does this sentence need to be corrected?
The students didn’t like thier teacher mr. Griffin. He was to strict.
thier —> their
mr. —> Mr.
to —> too
What does GROWL stand for?
Growth Mindset
Respect
Ownership
Work Ethic
Leadership
Name at least 8 of the 12 text features we have learned.
Title (Header), Table of Contents, Glossary, Photo, Illustration, Special Print, Subheading, Caption, Graph, Map, Sidebar, Labels
What are the six types of text structure we have learned about over the past 2 weeks?
Logical Order
Order of Importance
Advantages & Disadvantages
Cause & Effect
Classification
Definition
What is the author's purpose for writing this text?
The Rose That Grew from Concrete
Tupac Shakur - 1989
Did u hear about the rose that grew from a crack
in the concrete
Proving nature’s laws wrong it learned 2 walk
without having feet
Funny it seems but by keeping its dreams
it learned 2 breathe fresh air
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else even cared!
To entertain the reader with a poem
How does this sentence need to be corrected?
The side affects didn’t effect Chris very much. He was more affected by the special effects in the scary movie.
side affects —---> side effects
effect Chris —---> affect Chris
What are the names of every 6th grade ELA teacher?
Mrs. Barber
Ms. Bone
Ms. Carlton
Mrs. Larkin
Mrs. Raycroft
Mrs. Potter
Ms. Weg