Stories
Text Structure
Author's Purpose
100
What text structure was Gary the Dreamer about?

Chronology

100

Give me an example of a text structure.

Chronology, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast.

100

What is P.I.E?

Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
200

Read this sentence: “There are legends written about a sea monster called the Kraken. The Kraken was huge and had large tentacles. These long arms could reach to the top of a ship’s mainmast. Then, the monster could wrap its arms around the ship and turn it over.”

What is the authors purpose? Why?

INFORM the reader about how frightening the kraken can be when in contact with a ship.

200

What is chronology?

The order of event in a story

200

What is persuade?

To convince

300

Summarize what happened during Room to Grow.

Give me important details!

300

Give me an example of chronology. Example: First, I went to the store. Next, I...

Make up a story in order of events!

300

What is inform?

To give information

400

What text feature was in the narrative Room to Grow?

A map of Oregon

400

Give me three signal words for chronology.

First, then, next, etc.

400

What is entertain?

To hold the attention of a reader through enjoyment

500

What did Pat Mora and Kadir Nelson have in common?

They both share their cultures through their work.

500

What is text evidence?

Information from the text that is used to support an answer.

500

What does it mean to summarize?

Telling the most important facts of a story