Definitions?
Vocabulary
Which text structure?
Problem and Solution or Cause and Effect?
Sequence or Chronological?
100
The author gives information about a problem and explains the solution.
Problem and Solution
100
tell how two or more things are alike
a. Compare
b. contrast
c. Venn diagram
Compare
100
Name the celebrity!
THE ROCK!
100
Cars that use gasoline are one of the reasons that global warming is happening.
Cause and Effect OR Problem and Solution?
Cause and Effect
Cause: Car pollution
Effect: Global Warming
100
First, you have to turn on the oven. Second, you mix the batter. Third, scoop the dough. Next, you cook for about 10 minutes. Lastly you remove from oven and enjoy!
Sequence or Chronological Order
Sequence!
Remember signal words for sequence are first, second next and last!
200
The author tells what happened and why it happened, some clue words are: if, so, when and as a result.
Cause and Effect
200
what is a resolution called?
a. problem
b. solution
c. tie
solution
200
Which text structure is this: I got an A on my math test because I studied really hard!
a. cause and effect
b. description
c. sequence
cause and effect
200
What show was this celebrity on?
The Umbrella Academy OR Stranger Things?
Stranger Things!
200
In 1492 Columbus set sail for America. John Cabot sailed to discover more of America in 1497. In 1501 Amerigo Vespucci explored the Brazilian coastline.
Sequence or Chronological Order
Chronological Order
Remember-Chrono means time, this means we look for days, months or years.
300
The author discusses similarities or differences between two or more things.
Compare and Contrast
300
Who is this sports legend?
Michael Jordan, Lebron James or Shaq
SHAQ!
300
Which text structure is this? While both McDonald's and Burger King are fast food, McDonald's French fries are far better than Burger King's.
A. Compare and Contrast
B. Description
C. Sequence
Compare and Contrast
300
Sarah missed the bus, so her mom drove her to school.
Cause and Effect OR Problem and Solution?
Problem and Solution
Problem: Sarah missed the buss
Solution: Mom drove her to school
300
Here is my morning routine! To begin, I wake up. Next I shower and brush my teeth. Finally, I leave the house!
Sequence or Chronological Order
Sequence
Remember to look for words like first, next, then or finally!
400
The author tells the order in which events occur.
Sequence or chronological order
400
an action or event that makes something else happen
a. problem
b. cause
c. effect
b. cause
400
Leopards are large cats, with light-colored fur, and black spots and rosettes across their entire body. Males of the species are larger than the females, and can stand up to 28 in. tall at the shoulder.
a. Problem and Solution
b. Description
c. Sequence
description
400
He fell asleep on the beach. Now he has a sun burn!
Cause and Effect OR Problem and Solution?
Cause and Effect
Cause: Fell asleep on the beach
Effect: He is sunburnt
400
Name that celebrity:
Zendaya!
500
A topic, person, place, or thing is described by listing its features, characteristics, or examples.
Description
500
Who is this celebrity?
Jessie Fox, Jazzie Foxxx or Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx
500
Our car stopped working, so we took it to the mechanic and got if fixed.
a. cause and effect
b. problem and solution
c. Description
problem and solution
500
They were respectful to the teacher, so they got an extra treat!
Cause and Effect OR Problem and Solution?
Cause and Effect
Cause: Respect
Effect: Extra Treat
500
What text structure is this: First Amy got out of bed, and later she got ready for school.
Sequence or Chronological Order?
Sequence!
Look for signal words like: first, next and later!