Vocabulary
What is the definition of central idea?
What the story is mainly about.
The Grand Canyon is a unique place on Earth, and humans have been drawn to it for a very long time. 12,000-year-old human artifacts have been discovered within the canyon, and Native Americans have lived there ever since. Americans began to explore the area in the 1850s. It was named a Forest Reserve in 1893. It became a National Monument in 1908. It was finally awarded National Park status in 1919, a full three years after the National Park Service was established. In 1919, 44,173 people visited the park. Today, close to 5 million people visit Grand Canyon National Park each year.
Order & Sequence
(It was the first day of the school play rehearsal.)
Emma: I’m nervous. What if I forget my lines?
Carlos: Don’t worry! We practiced all week.
Emma: You’re right. If we work together, the play will be amazing!
(The students took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.)
Drama
This feature is usually found at the front of a nonfiction book. It lists the names of chapters and the page numbers where each section begins so readers can quickly locate information.
Table of Contents
Which sentence from the text best supports what the text is mainly about?
Central Idea
What does distinguish mean?
To tell the difference.
As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, very few people would argue that the Grand Canyon is a place of epic beauty. What happened to cause this beautiful, unique place to exist? There are two major causes of the Grand Canyon we see today. The first major cause is constant erosion by the Colorado River. This fast-moving river has continued to cut through layer upon layer of rock for millions of years. The second major cause is the uplift of the Colorado Plateau. The Plateau has pushed upward 5,000-10,000 feet while the Colorado River has carried away rock, resulting in the Grand Canyon.
Cause & Effect
The wind tiptoes through the trees,
Whispering secrets to the leaves.
The moon hangs softly in the sky,
A silver lantern glowing high.
Crickets chirp their evening song,
As quiet night drifts along.
Poetry
This feature organizes events in the order they happened, usually using dates or arrows. It helps readers understand when important events occurred.
Timeline
Why does the author most likely include the information in paragraph 3?
Author's Purpose
Makes a sound or a noise of an action
Onomatopoeia
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a U-shaped bridge that extends over the edge of the canyon and towers over the Colorado River 800 feet below. The skywalk is made of a very thick glass floor and sides, making it transparent. It was designed to withstand strong winds. It is owned by the Hualapai Indian tribe. It opened to visitors in 2007.
Description
Jordan gripped the handlebars of his bike and stared down the steep hill. He had never ridden this path before, and his stomach twisted with nerves. “You can do it,” his sister called from the bottom. Taking a deep breath, Jordan pushed forward and sped down the hill, laughing as the wind rushed past his face.
Fiction - Narrative
This feature is often placed next to a picture. It gives a short explanation about what is happening in the image or why the image is important to the text.
Caption
Why did the author use problem and solution structure to help the reader understand the author’s message?
What are your 5 stages of plot?
Introduction
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon are national parks located in the South- western United States known for their stunning beauty and their amazing geologic features. There are world-famous hiking opportunities at both parks.
There are also notable differences between the two parks, however. Bryce Canyon is located in Utah, while the Grand Canyon is in Arizona. The Grand Canyon was formed by river erosion, while Bryce Canyon was formed by frost and steam erosion. The Grand Canyon is deeper and hosts more visitors than Bryce Canyon.
Compare and Contrast
Sea turtles travel thousands of miles during their lifetime. Many species return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs. Scientists study these migrations using tracking devices attached to the turtles’ shells. By learning where sea turtles travel, researchers can better protect their habitats and keep the species safe.
Informational
This feature shows information using bars, lines, or circles so readers can quickly compare data or understand patterns.
Graph
Why did the author most likely include the diagram/map/chart in the text?
Purpose of the text feature
You find these 3 vocabulary words in Argumentative text....
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
In the 1990s, McDonalds and other fast-food restaurants started receiving publicity for the amount of fat in their kids’ meals. At that time, one hamburger Happy Meal contained about 70% of the recommended daily fat allowance for children. Greasy French fries account for most of the fat in the meal. A public outcry caused most fast-food restaurants to review their kids’ meal offerings. McDonald’s solved the problem by offering healthy apple slices in place of the greasy fries. Now, a Happy Meal consisting of a hamburger, apples, and milk contain about 35% of a child’s recommended daily fat allowance.
Problem & Solution
Schools should allow students to have longer recess time. When students have more time to play outside, they return to class feeling refreshed and ready to learn. Studies show that physical activity helps improve focus and behavior. For these reasons, increasing recess time would benefit both students and teachers.
Argumentative
This feature appears at the beginning of a section and is usually printed in larger or bold text. It tells the reader what the next section of the text will mostly be about.
Heading
Based on the information in the text, what can the reader conclude?
Inference