Definitions
The most important message of a text.
What is the central idea?
A subject + a predicate (verb + details).
What is a simple sentence?
Compares one thing to another.
What is compare and contrast?
I am both a monster and a bat.
What is a vampire?
Pizza originated here.
What is Italy?
An example or explanation that develops the main message.
Two independent clauses joined by FANBOYS.
What is a compound sentence?
Lists a problem and a proposed solution.
What is problem and solution?
I originated in Egypt and now rise from my sarcophagus. Today, you may wrap yourself in toilet paper to imitate me.
What is a mummy?
Tomatoes were called this because they were afraid a single bite would turn you into a werewolf.
What is a "Wolf Peach"?
Information used to support or verify a claim.
What is evidence?
An independent clause and a dependent clause with a conjunction.
What is a complex sentence?
I present information in a specific order.
What is sequential/chronological?
Boo! I am a spirit who refuses to pass on.
What is a ghost?
I was used to ward against the undead.
What is garlic?
A visual or organizational element that helps readers navigate information.
What is a text feature?
The cat jumped on the table, but the dog hid under the bed.
What is a compound sentence?
I describe something using detailed information.
What is description?
I made a monster of many different parts. Some people call my creation by my name. He is green.
Who is Frankenstein.
Pizza was often eaten by these people.
Who are "Lazzaroni"? Or Who are the poorest citizens?
A final idea that brings the text to a meaningful end.
What is a sense of clusre?
While the class made pizzas, Mrs. Smith worked on a review game.
What is a complex sentence?
I explain the causes and effects of events.
What is cause and effect?
I howl at the full moon before transforming.
What is a werewolf?
The topic.
What is the haunted history of pizza?