text structure
What text structure tells events in the order they happen?
What is Chronological (Sequence)?
Why do authors use text structures?
What is to organize information and help readers understand the text?
If heavy rain floods a road, what is the cause?
What is heavy rain?
Before writing about the story, I need to __________ the text carefully and look for important details.
Analyze
What is the main idea?
What is the most important point the author wants readers to understand?
What text structure explains similarities and differences between two topics?
What is Compare and Contrast?
If an article explains a problem with pollution and then gives ways to reduce it, what structure is used?
What is Problem and Solution?
Students studied every night for a week. They earned high scores on the test. What is the effect?
What is earning high scores on the test?
Although the author never directly stated how the protagonist felt, readers could __________ his emotions through his actions and dialogue.
infer
Supporting details help readers understand the ________.
What is main idea?
What text structure describes a topic by listing characteristics and details?
What is Description?
If a passage explains how volcanoes form step-by-step, which structure is most likely used?
What is Sequence (Chronological Order)?
The power went out during the storm. Is the storm the cause or the effect?
What is the cause?
The scientist presented data and observations as __________ to support her findings.
evidence
A paragraph explains how exercise improves health, boosts energy, and strengthens muscles. What is the main idea?
What is exercise benefits your health?
What text structure explains a problem and then offers one or more solutions?
What is Problem and Solution?
Why might an author use compare and contrast?
What is to show similarities and differences between ideas, people, or events?
Because the cafeteria ran out of pizza, many students chose sandwiches. What is the effect?
What is students choosing sandwiches?
To avoid plagiarism, students must __________ all information taken from outside sources.
cite
If all the details in a passage explain ways to save water, what is the likely main idea?
What is saving water is important?
What text structure shows why something happened and what happened as a result?
What is Cause and Effect?
Why might an author use compare and contrast?
What is to show similarities and differences between ideas, people, or events?
The city planted more trees, resulting in cleaner air. What is the cause?
What is the city planted more trees?
A claim is a statement or belief, while evidence is the information used to support that claim.
why is identifying the main idea important?
What is it helps readers understand the author's overall message?