Text Structure
The Florida worm lizard does not have legs or feet. It is about eight inches long and looks like a giant earthworm because it's pink. It doesn't have eyes or ears, but it has a mouth that looks like other lizards' mouths. It's body is covered with scales.
How is this text structured?
a.) Problem and solution
b.) Compare and contrast
c.) Chronological order
d.) Description
e.) Cause and Effect
What is d.) Description?
What does the "C" in RACER stand for?
What is "CITE evidence"
What is Theme?
Sam felt elated when he found out he was going to Disney World!
What is: "Happy / Excited"
What does P.I.E. stand for in Author's Purpose?
What is:
P- Persuade
I- Inform
E- Entertain
The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result.
How is this text structured?
a.) Problem and solution
b.) Compare and contrast
c.) Chronological order
d.) Description
e.) Cause and Effect
What is e.) Cause and Effect
How would you restate the following question?
Where did you go for Christmas Break?
What is: "I went to ________ for Christmas Break."
What is the Theme of the following short story?
It happened that a dog had got a piece of meat and was carrying it home in his mouth to eat it in peace. Now on his way home he had to cross a fallen tree lying across a river. As he crossed, he looked down and saw his own shadow reflected in the water beneath. Thinking it was another dog with another piece of meat, he made up his mind to take that piece of meat also. So he made a snap at the shadow in the water, but as he opened his mouth, his piece of meat fell out, dropped into the water, and was never seen again.
What is:
a) "It doesn't pay to be greedy"
b) "Be grateful for what you have"
Tim was irate that they lost the game, but he took a deep breath and then felt better.
What is: "Angry / Furious"
Point of View is the perspective from which a story is told. What POV is the following:
Logan pulled the vitamins down from the cabinet. He tried as hard as he could to get the top off, but the childproof cap would not budge. He stomped his foot as he called for his mother. Logan really wished he could just open the container himself.
What is: "Third Person"
Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".
How is this text organized?
a.) Problem and solution
b.) Compare and contrast
c.) Chronological order
d.) Description
e.) Cause and effect
What is a.) Problem/Solution
How would you RESTATE the following question?
"Why are fewer cousins attending the family gatherings in Kentucky?"
What is "Fewer cousins are attending the family gatherings in Kentucky because..."
What is a Theme to the following story?
A man loses his leg in an accident but eventually becomes a successful Olympic athlete.
What is:
a) "You Can Overcome Obstacles"
b) "Never give up"
I didn't think the big house was plain at all! I thought it was very ornate.
What is: "Fancy / Detailed"
What is 1 way you can annotate a text?
What is:
a) circle unknown words
b) highlight/underline important info
c) write about: connections, questions, or surprising info
A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually from tidal surge.
A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and carrying dirt, dust, and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes is from the high velocity winds, which are extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of a few seconds.
How is this text structured?
a.) Problem and solution
b.) Compare and contrast
c.) Chronological order
d.) Description
e.) Cause and effect
What is b.) Compare and contrast
What is one way you can begin a citation? (hint: think of sentence starters)
What is "According to the text..." OR "The text/author states..." OR "The passage states..."
What is the Main Idea of the following passage:
Who can eat the most pie in one minute? Who can scarf down donuts the fastest? While these challenges are often created in good fun, the dangers of competition eating are often overlooked. Those who are training for major food competitions often prepare by doing anything they can to stretch their stomach and increase the amount of food it will hold. This is a dangerous practice and can have a long term effect on health. Many also believe the competitions encourage poor eating habits not only for those participating but for those watching. Others argue that competitive eating causes weight gain and damage to digestive systems.
What is: "The Dangers of Competition Eating"
My dinner on the airplane was very meager. I was still very hungry!
What is "Small / Insufficient"
Point of View is the perspective from which a story is told. What POV is the following:
A biography about George Washington
What is "Third Person"
Hurricane Katrina began as Tropical Depression Twelve over the southeastern Bahamas on August 23, 2005. The depression later strengthened into a tropical storm on the morning of August 24 where the storm was also named Katrina. Katrina continued to move into Florida, and became a Category 1 hurricane before it made landfall on August 25.
How is this text organized?
a.) Problem and solution
b.) Compare and contrast
c.) Chronological order
d.) Description
e.) Cause and effect
What is c.) Chronological order
What would be the QUESTION to the following answer?
I ate sushi and hibachi shrimp at the Japanese restaurant.
What is "What did you eat at the Japanese restaurant?"
Main Idea or Theme?
Amanda always wanted the same things that her sister had.
What is: "Main Idea"
Everyone has a cell phone these days. House phones seem obsolete.
What is: "Out-of-date / Old fashioned"
What text feature is presented here:
1. Skin: the front of the leg bone that runs from the knee to the ankle.
2. Thigh: the part of the leg that runs from the knee to the hip
3. Skull: the large structure of bones in the head
What is "The Glossary"