Text Types
What type of texts lists events in the order they occur?
Chronological
What is a problem?
The issue in a text
What are some chronological key words?
first, next, then, last, second, third, before, finally, after, until, previously, the use of dates
Show the TPR for structure
put arms together as though building while saying aloud the word structure
What type of text looks at the similarities and differences in a text?
Comparison
What does chronological mean?
The order in which events occur
What are some compare/contrast key words?
however, different from, still, rather, but, similar to, compared with, yet, as well as
What is your favorite type of text structure?
What type of text shows an event and the result of that event?
Cause/Effect
What does it mean to compare?
What are some problem/solution key words?
a problem, because, in order to, steps involved, may be due to, therefore, as a result, solve, since, leads/led to, a solution
In chronological order, describe the steps to making toast.
Remove bread from package, place slices in toaster on the desired heat. Then, take a plate from the cabinet and a knife from the silverware drawer, and your desired condiments from the fridge. Remove the toasted bread carefully from the toaster. Place the bread on the plate and then remove the desired amount of condiments from their containers and spread with the knife on the toasted bread.
What kind of text presents an issue and the answer to the issue?
Problem/Solution
Define the word structure
the way a text is constructed/put together
What are some cause/effect key words?
if...then, for this reason, as a result, because, therefore, since, so, in order to, due, thus, consequently, leads to
Define Main Idea
what the text is mostly about
Name two of the types of texts we've covered this week and give an example of each.
Cause/Effect (The Night the Martians Landed)
Problem/Solution (30 Seconds of Fuel)
Chronological (30 Seconds of Fuel, Treating the Red Fox)
Comparison (Cartoons for GrownUps)
What does the word implicit mean?
Not stated, must read closely to determine
Bonus: Can you name some descriptive key words?
characteristics, such as, is like, to illustrate, including, also, specifically, it means, looks like
Name the radio broadcast we heard part of this week
War of the Worlds by Orson Wells