Cause and Effect
List 2 signal words that are commonly used in a cause and effect structure?
because, since, as a result, this led to
True or False: description is when the author puts events in order.
False. Description is when the author lists features, characteristics, or examples of a topic.
What is typically introduced first in a problem and solution structure?
The problem
List 2 signal words that you may see in compare and contrast passages?
same/different, both, neither, similar, differences
What is the first step in our RACE writing strategy using sequence structure?
Restate the question
Which of the following is an effect of eating too much sugar?
A) Feeling energized
B) A headache
C) Running a marathon
B) A headache
List 2 signal words that are often used in descriptive text?
For example, for instance, characteristics
Which signal word can indicate a solution?
Solved, resolved, fixed
What text structure would you use to describe the similarities between two novels?
Compare and Contrast
What signal word is often used in sequence?
First, next, then, finally, after, today, dates in order
What is the cause in the sentence: "Due to the heavy rain, the game was canceled"?
The heavy rain.
If you read a descriptive passage about Polar Bears, what might you read about?
Characteristics of polar bears
In the text: "The school had too many students in each class. As a solution, they built a new building to reduce the class sizes," what is the problem?
Too many students in each class
In the sentence: "Unlike last year, this winter is much colder," what is being compared?
Last year and this winter
True or False: a recipe is an example of sequence text structure.
True. It tells you the steps to make something in order.
What event comes first, Cause or Effect?
Cause
In a descriptive text about the beach, which of the following would you most likely find?
A) Dates of historical events
B) Colors, smells, and sounds
C) Causes and effects
B) Colors, smells, and sounds
In the sentence: "The town experienced frequent flooding. The city solved this by building a new drainage system," what is the solution?
To build a new drainage system
What is the purpose of compare and contrast?
to find similarities and differences between 2 or more things
Which of the following sentences uses chronological order?
A) “First, we mix the ingredients; then, we bake the cake.”
B) “The cake is delicious, but it took a long time to bake.”
A) “First, we mix the ingredients; then, we bake the cake.”
What is the effect in the sentence: "Because the car broke down, we had to call a tow truck"?
We had to call a tow truck
What is the main purpose of a descriptive text?
To provide a detailed description of a topic.
What is the problem in the sentence: "The community struggled with high crime rates. The local government hired more police officers to help reduce crime"?
High crime rates
What is this graphic organizer called? (teacher will draw it on the board)
venn diagram
What is the final step in the sentence: “After gathering the materials, you should begin the experiment. Then, record your results.”?
Record your results