Clue Words
What text structure do these clue words belong to?
- Since.....
- This led to....
- Question
- Answer
- Because
- The problem is...
- The resolution is....
Problem & Solution
Name the text structure of the following passage and explain how you know:
Baseball and basketball are two very fun games to play. They both use a ball and involve running. However, in baseball you run around a field and in basketball you run on a court. Also, in baseball there are 9 innings and in basketball there are 4 quarters to play. People cheer whether you hit a home run or make a basket. Both games are a great way to have fun and get exercise.
Compare and Contrast
Write a paragraph about cake using the sequence text structure.
Answers will very, must show step by step or something in a specific order.
What text structure does this definition match with:
This text structure looks at how two things are alike and different.
Compare and Contrast!
What is the difference between a narrative text and an informational text?
Narrative: A story with beginning, middle, and end
Informational: Gives more information on a topic
Name at least 5 clue words you would see in a sequence text structure.
First, second, third, then, after, dates (2019, 2020, 2021), next
Name the text structure of the following passage and explain how you know:
An alpaca may seem like an unusual farm animal. However, they are becoming very common in the US for several reasons. For instance, the alpacas fur is highly prized. The thick, soft fur is used in countless clothing items. Another reason they are appearing more frequently is they are relatively healthy and easy to care for. They are also very friendly and enjoy one another’s company.
Cause and Effect
Write a paragraph weather using the problem and solution text structure.
Answers will very but must talk about an issue and how to fix it.
What text structure does this definition match with:
This text structure lists items or events in numerical order or how to make something.
Chronological or Sequence
What are the three different points of view in a story?
(With key words)
1st person: I, Me, We
2nd person: You, your, yours
3rd person: He, She, They
Name 5 clue words used in a Compare and Contrast text.
Same, different, similar, alike, both, however, in contrast
Name the text structure of the following passage and explain how you know:
Landfills are a place where garbage is dumped. Sanitary landfills are built to keep garbage from harming the environment. The landfill starts as a whole in the ground. It is lined with plastic and pipes are installed to help with ventilation. Garbage is dumped into one area of hole and bulldozers spread the garbage around. Even though landfills are a safe way to get rid of garbage, there is one problem. Cities and towns around the country continue to grow. As people use more land, there is less land to use for landfills. One way we can help this problem is by using less waste and reducing our amount of garbage.
Problem and Solution
Write a paragraph about animals using the text structure compare and contrast.
Answers may vary, but must talk about how two animals are alike and different.
What text structure does this definition match with:
This text structure introduces an issue and how to fix it.
Problem and Solution
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
(Wager some of your points, if you win you get all the points, if you lose you lose those points)
What is a the difference between the theme and the main idea?
Theme is the message the author wants to send to the reader, the main idea is what the story is specifically about
Name 7 clue words that you would see in a cause and effect text structure.
Caused by, result, outcome, impact, therefore, because of, effects, leads to,
Name the text structure of the following passage and explain how you know:
Any water that is not found in the sea and has a low salt concentration is considered fresh water. Fresh water is found in ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, swamps, and marshes. Ponds and lakes are still bodies of fresh water. Streams are narrow bodies of flowing that typically flow into larger bodies of water like rivers or lakes. Rivers are wide bodies of slow moving water that flow into the ocean. Swamps and marshes are shallow. They can be still or slow-moving.
Description
Write a paragraph about shoes written in the description text structure.
Answers will vary, must describe what shoes are, look like, different kinds, etc.
Write a definition for description text structure.
Description text structure explains many facts a single topic, idea, or person. It describes what it is, looks like, etc.
What type of context clue is used for the word "absurd" in this sentence.
He thought that it was an absurd comment, unlike his comment which was normal.
Antonym
Name 3 clue words from all 5 text structures.
Sequence: first, next, last
Compare/Contrast: similar, different, both
Problem/Solution: issue, fix, solve
Cause/Effect: result, because, outcome
Description: looks like, for example, characteristics
Name the text structure of the following passage and explain how you know:
Heat energy is the energy of moving particles. Heat always moves from a warmer object to the cooler object. If you hold an ice cube in your hand, the body head from your hand will move to the ice cube. This will cause the ice to begin melting. As a result, the ice will change states and become a liquid.
Cause and Effect
Write a paragraph about school using the text structure cause and effect.
Answers will vary, must talk about an event at school and why it happened.
Write a definition for the text structure cause and effect.
Cause and Effect is all about explaining why something happened. There is an event and it tells you why it happened.
What are the two parts of making a good inference?
Using clues from the text and background knowledge