Text Structure
This text structure describes how things are alike and different.
Compare/contrast
The central or main idea of a text is what the text...
is mostly about
When an author writes to make a reader think or act in a certain way, what is his/her purpose?
persuade
Text that uses I, me, we, and us in what point of view?
First person
Write a word that uses the root "auto"
Examples include:
autobiography, automobile, autograph, automation
This text structure puts things in order of occurrence
Sequential order
Which sentence states the central idea of the text?
(1)It is said that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but that isn't true. (2)Go ask the forest rangers. (3)Rangers who spend their summers as fire-fighters will tell you that every thundershower brings several bolts of lightning to their lookout stations.
Sentence 1
When an author writes to share information about a topic, what is his/her purpose?
Inform
Text that uses he, she, they, and them is in what point of view?
Third person
What does the root word "auto" mean?
self
This text structure tries to explain what happened and why it happened.
Cause/effect
Which sentence states the central idea of the text?
(1)There are great numbers of deer around here. (2)This whole area is great country for hunters and fishermen. (3)There are bears, mountain lions, and coyotes. (4)To the east there are streams full of trout, and there are ducks and geese.
Sentence 2
When an author writes to tell a funny story, what is his/her purpose?
entertain
Identify the point of view: Mark got in the car and turned on the engine as his cellphone rang. "I'm on my way right now," he said to Mary.
Third person
Write a word that uses the prefix "il-"
Examples: illegal, illegible, illogical
Directions for building a birdhouse are an example of which text structure?
Sequential order
Which sentence states the central idea of this text?
(1)Did you know that embroidery was a popular pirate pastime? (2)Pirates were also known as great storytellers. (3)As well, most pirates did not gamble as it led to fights among the crew. (4)Pirates loved entertainment.
Sentence 4
Informational texts are usually written for what purpose?
To inform or persuade
Identify the point of view: Once you have the cake in the oven, start to make the whipped cream frosting. Combine whipping cream, powdered sugar, and food color in a small mixer bowl. Make sure you add just a small amount of food color.
Second person
What does the prefix "il-" mean?
Not
How is this text organized?
I never brush my teeth. The dentist found 5 cavities in my mouth.
cause/effect
Which sentence states the central idea of the text?
(1)Children in ancient Egypt had many games they liked to play. (2)Some were fitness games like hockey, but they used palm branches for sticks. (3)Other games were board games, such as Dogs and Jackals.
Sentence 1
Most fictional genres are written for what purpose?
to entertain
When the narrator knows everything and shares the thoughts of all characters.
Third person omniscient
What does the prefix e- or ex- mean?
out of, from, away