Persuasion
What do we mean by "claim" when talking about a persuasive text?
The author's main opinion about a topic
In this text structure, an action and its results are explained.
CAUSE and EFFECT
This is why the author writes something.
Purpose
Circ/circum means...
around
Aqua/Auq and Hydr mean...
Water
What is meant by "evidence" when talking about a persuasive text?
The facts related to the author's topic included in their text
This type of text structure reveals the structural layout of a space or place. It often uses adjectives in order to bring this space to life. It could best be revealed through a blueprint or an illustration in a story.
What is SPATIAL/DESCRIPTIVE.
An author writes informative text to...
Give the reader information and teach facts
Cycl means...
Circle
Logy means...
the study of
What is meant by "reasoning" when talking about a persuasive text?
Explanations as to why the author believes the claim
This type of text structures reveals the similarities and/or differences between two things. It is often displayed in a Venn Diagram or a T-Chart.
What is COMPARE and CONTRAST.
An author writes an entertaining text to...
Make the reader enjoy their story.
Mar/Mer means...
Sea or ocean
Biblio means...
Book
Why is the author writing a persuasive text? (what does a persuasive text do?)
To make the reader believe, think, or do something
This type of text structure is used to explain step-by-step instructions on how to do or make something.
What is SEQUENCE/PROCESS.
This is the term describing who the author is writing for/to. Who is going to read the author's writing.
Audience
Mem means...
Remember
Soph means...
Wisdom
The reasoning connects the author's ____________ to the author's _____________.
evidence // claim
This type of text structure explains an issue and a way to resolve this issue. It is often used in persuasive writing.
What is PROBLEM/SOLUTION.
This is the term describing the way an author's writing sounds.
Style
Sci and intel mean...
To know
Not means...