Text Features
What is a caption?
A caption is a brief explanation or description of an image or graphic in a text.
What does it mean to compare and contrast in a text?
To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
What is the main idea of a nonfiction text?
The main idea of a nonfiction text is the central point or topic a text is mostly about.
What does it mean to analyze a text?
To analyze a text means to examine its components, such as text features, text structure, or summarizing it to find the main idea.
Who is Luke Skywalker's father?
Darth Vader.
How can bold words help you understand a nonfiction text?
Bold words can help highlight important terms or concepts, making them easier to find and understand.
Give an example of a cause and effect relationship in a nonfiction text.
Answers will vary.
If/Then statement
What information should you include in a summary with the main idea?
Supporting details, important not interesting information
How can we use text features to help us read nonfiction text?
Understanding text features helps guiding the reader on where to find important information and understand it.
What is the singular version of "spaghetti"?
Spaghetto.
What information do charts and tables give you when reading informational texts?
Data
In a problem/solution text, what do you typically find?
The author will explain an issue followed by one or more ways to fix that problem.
Why do we learn to summarize nonfiction text?
Summarizing helps retain key information and understand the overall message of the text.
What can you use text features to find specific information quickly?
You can use text features like the index or glossary to find specific information quickly, as they point to where certain topics are discussed.
What is the name of Charlie Brown's dog?
Snoopy
Name two text features you might find in a nonfiction book.
Answers will vary.
What structure would you use to write a biography over a historical figure's life?
You would use a sequential structure.
How can you write a sentence for the main idea in a paragraph?
You can differentiate important and interest, find the text structure, main idea, and 2-3 supporting examples.
Why is it important to ask questions while reading nonfiction?
It is important to ask questions while reading nonfiction to clarify any confusing points.
What is a prime number?
A number with no other dividable numbers other than itself and one.
How do headings and subheadings help organize information in a nonfiction piece?
Headings and subheadings help organize information by indicating the main topics or sections of the text, making it easier to navigate.
Describe the description structure and provide an example of when it might be used.
The description structure provides detailed information about a topic, often including characteristics, examples, or features.
Summarize the main idea of this text about climate change in one sentence.
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily caused by human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes. These actions increase the concentration of greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, in the atmosphere, leading to a warming effect known as global warming. The consequences of climate change are far-reaching, affecting ecosystems, sea levels, and weather patterns. As temperatures rise, we see more frequent and severe weather events, such as hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires.
Answers will vary.
What can you use to improve understanding of new vocabulary?
Glossary or dictionary.
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