Text Structure
A text that explains similarities and differences on topics.
Compare and Contrast
difference, similarity, in comparison, in contrast, alike
Signal words for compare and contrast
What figurative language is this an example of?
"My little brother can reach the ceiling, he is a giraffe."
metaphor
The order in which events happen
Sequence
years, dates, first, next, then, last, finally
Signal words for sequence/chronological order
What are the two words that must be used to make a simile?
like or as
Lists the key causes and what happened as a result.
Cause and Effect
since, then, in response to, due to, because, as a result, due to
Signal words for cause and effect
"Cold feet"
"Kill two birds with one stone" and
"It's raining cats and dogs" are examples of ________
Idioms
The author states an issue or conflict and ways it can be solved.
Problem and Solution
difficulty, threat, possibility, hope, answer, challenge, resolution
Signal words for problem and solution
The classroom was a zoo.
Which figurative language is being used?
metaphor
The way a text is built or organized.
Text Structure
Why is it important to learn about text structure and use it when you are reading?
It helps with reading comprehension.
It helps readers understand how information is organized in a text, anticipate what's to come, and connect ideas.
It makes it easier to know the author's purpose and main ideas.
I wandered lonely as a cloud.
Which figurative language is being used?
simile