Text Structure
When the author uses this text structure, they provides details or characteristics of something
What is descriptive or description?
What the text is mostly about- usually supported by key information or details.
What is the main or central idea?
I can eliminate choices to answer this type of question
What is multiple choice?
If you do not know what a word means... what do you need to use?
The sentence it is in, the words or sentence before it, the words or sentence after it
If the question asks me, "What does this show about the character?", what is the question really asking me to identify?
What are character traits?
What text structure shows the events or procedures in time order?
What is chronological order?
I think about who, what, but... how
- use sequence
- tell about important characters
-tell about the setting
-tell about conflict and resolution
What is retell ?
What if I forget or don't understand what the question is asking me?
What is go back and read it again?
Mr. Diaz was very proud of his auto superstore. "We have such an extensive selection of cars," he said, "so everyone should find a vehicle that he or she will love!"
The word "extensive"means
What is a large amount of... a big selection of...
Name the three types of author's purpose.
What are to inform, to persuade and or to entertain?
This text feature uses clue words: because, if, so, then, as a result.
What is Cause & Effect
An author uses Figurative language to create a special effect or feeling.
Name and describe at least 3 different types of figurative language
What is...
similie
metaphor
personification
assonance
metaphor
alliteration
sensory words
Name and describe two diferent points of view
What is first person ( uses I, me, we... story told by character in the story
What is third person (uses she, he , they... story told by an outside narrator).
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a path that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to
What is Change the direction of?
as I read, I stop to connect what I already learned to what I just learned. This is called...
What is synthesizing? or What is to synthesize?
Example: If your ice begins to melt, put it in the freezer.
What is problem and Solution
You use the problem, main idea, most important details, and solution to infer this- what the author wants the reader to learn
What is the theme?
How do I answer a short response?
What is use part of the question, answer the question, cite and explain two details from the text.
The expressions She is a tough cookie or he got himself in a pickle are examples of this.
What are idioms?
When I read, I find ways that the text is like things in my life or in other books. I make connections. What type of connections do I make?
What are text to self, text to text and text to world?
Clue Words: However, on the other hand, both, neither
What is Compare and Contrast
A personal conclusion based on text evidence and your own reasoning or knowledge
What is an inference?
Explain the parts that will help you to get a 4 on your extended response
What is...?
name at least 3 types of text features and at least two types graphic features
What are
Text features: heading, subheading, italics, boldface or capital letters
Graphic features: diagrams, graphs, maps, charts, illustrations.
What are the elements of Drama? (Name 7)
What are script, cast of characters stage directions, setting, narrator, act, scene?