RI.05 Text Structure
Compare and Contrast
The author shows the similarities and differences between two or more things.
Denotative
Actual Definition of a word
Inference Formula
Background knowledge+Text evidence=Inference
Topic
General subject of the passage, usually 1-2 words
Illustrate
to describe individual/event with words
Cause and Effect
The author shows the relationship between actions or events and their results.
Figurative
Words that have a meaning different from literal meaning.
When you make an inference you?
Read between the lines, figure out what is not directly stated.
Central Idea
A statement that tells you what the passage is mostly about.
Elaborate
to expand with details
Chronological
The author presents information in time order.
Connotative
Words written with a positive or negative feeling about a topic
1st Step in Inference
Read the passage clearly
Topic Sentence
A sentence in the passage that states the central idea.
Sequence
The author shows the particular order events, movements or things follow each other.
Technical
Words written about a specific subject matter
Your mom gives you a sphere-shaped present for your birthday, and you asked for a new volleyball, what inference can you make about your gift?
You got a new volleyball
Supporting Details
More specific ideas, examples or evidence that support the central idea.
Introduce
to get a reader acquainted with a topic or idea
Pro and Con
The author shows the positive (pro) and the negative (con) side of one or more topics.
Idiopathic
Technical, meaning diseases
She didn't do well on her test.
When Youtube was founded in 2005, it quickly revolutionized the way we access entertainment. No longer were people dependent on television. Youtube sensations were shared by word of mouth and many celebrities have become more popular from Youtube.
Central Idea of above passage
Youtube changed our way of viewing entertainment
Scenario
Hypothetical, something that could happen