Vocab
What does loyal mean?
you strongly support it.
What does ferry mean?
is a boat that takes people or vehicles across a river or waterway.
What does broad mean?
wide
What is a central/main idea of a text?
It is what the text is mainly about and has supporting details that can be quoted in the text.
When the author describes how things are alike or different what is the text structure being used?
compare/contrast
What does democracy mean?
a kind of government in which the people choose leaders by voting.
What does torch mean?
is a long stick with a flame at one end that may be used for light or to start a fire.
What does gritty mean?
rough and sandy
What are the 3 types of ways that an author can show their purpose for writing a text?
P.I.E. (Persuade, Inform, Entertain)
To show compare and contrast, what graphic organizer do we use?
Venn Diagram
What does civic mean?
the duties, rights, and responsibilities of citizens in a community, city, or nation.
What does inspired mean?
if an idea or action made you want to do something.
What does sculptor mean?
is an artist who uses stone, wood, or metal to make a work of art.
If the author's purpose is to convince a reader to think or act in a certain way, what is the purpose of that text?
persuade
If the author is explaining what happened and why, what text structure is being used?
Cause and Effect
What does sovereignty mean?
is the right and power a nation has to rule itself or another country or state.
What does domestic mean?
it is a part of or about the country in which you live.
What does hoisted mean?
you use ropes to pull it up a pole.
If the author's purpose is to share information about a topic, what is the purpose of that text?
inform
If the author is explaining events in order, what text structure is being used?
sequence/chronological order
What does monument mean?
is a large statue or building that honors an important person or event in history.
What does welfare mean?
that person makes sure you are healthy and happy.
What does posterity mean?
think ahead to all the people who will be alive in the future.
If the author's purpose is to have readers enjoy the story, what is the purpose of that text?
entertain
If an author is explaining a problem and how it is solved, what text structure is being used?
Problem and Solution