Text Structure
What is the text structure called when events are told in the order they happened?
What is Chronological?
The desert was arid, with no water or trees in sight. What does “arid” mean?
What is Dry?
A boy practices every day and finally wins the race. What is the theme?
Hard work leads to success / Never give up
What is the climax of a story?
The turning point or most exciting moment
“Her hands shook as she walked to the front of the class.” What can you infer?
She is nervous
A passage explains how a hurricane forms and the damage it causes. What structure is this?
What is Cause and Effect?
Maria felt parched after walking for hours without water. What does “parched” mean?
What is very thirsty?
A girl shares her lunch with a new student. What is the theme?
Kindness matters
Red Riding Hood meets the wolf in her grandmother’s house. Is this the climax?
Yes
“The sky grew dark and people opened umbrellas.” What can you infer?
It is about to rain
A text compares wolves and dogs. What structure is used?
What is Compare and Contrast?
The room was immaculate, with no dust anywhere. What does “immaculate” mean?
What is very clean?
A soldier stands up for what is right even when scared. What is the theme?
Courage means doing the right thing, even if afraid
“The Three Little Pigs,” when the wolf blows on the brick house, is that the climax?
Yes – it’s the moment of highest tension
“He slammed his locker and stomped away.” What can you infer?
He is angry
A problem is presented, then a solution is offered. What structure is this?
What is Problem and Solution?
The room was immaculate, with no dust anywhere. What does “immaculate” mean?
What is nervous or worried?
In “The Tortoise and the Hare,” the slow tortoise wins. What is the theme?
Slow and steady wins the race
What comes right after the climax in the story structure?
Falling Action
“The puppy hid under the bed during the fireworks.” What can you infer?
The puppy is scared of loud noises
A passage gives facts about Abraham Lincoln’s life. What structure is this?
What is Chronological, Informational, or Biography?
The magician’s tricks were mystifying, leaving the crowd puzzled. What does “mystifying” mean?
What is confusing or puzzling?
A character learns that money cannot buy happiness. What is the theme?
True happiness comes from non-material things
Why is the climax important to the story?
It decides how the conflict will be resolved
Why is it important to use evidence from the text when making an inference?
Because an inference must be supported by clues in the text, not just guesses