Text Features & Structure
What is the purpose of a heading or subheading?
To organize text and show main ideas
What is a claim?
The main argument or position
What is evidence?
Facts, quotes, or data that support a claim
What does context clue mean?
Words around a word that help define it
What is a complete sentence?
Has a subject and predicate and expresses a complete thought
What text structure shows cause and effect relationships?
Cause and Effect
What is a counterclaim?
An opposing viewpoint
What is elaboration?
Explaining how evidence supports the claim
What is an affix?
A prefix or suffix added to a word
What is a run-on sentence?
Two sentences joined incorrectly
What structure compares similarities and differences?
Compare and Contrast
What is a rebuttal?
A response that explains why the counterclaim is wrong
Which is better evidence: opinion or statistic?
Statistic
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
Not
Fix this: “i went to school yesterday”
I went to school yesterday.
Why would an author include a diagram or chart?
To help explain or clarify information
Which is stronger: “School lunches are bad” OR “School lunches should include healthier options because they improve student focus”? Why?
The second; it includes reasoning
Why is it important to cite sources?
To show credibility and avoid plagiarism
What is figurative language?
Language that is not literal (similes, metaphors)
What punctuation is used to show possession?
Apostrophe
How does chronological structure organize a text?
By order of time/events
What makes an argument effective?
Clear claim, strong evidence, reasoning, and addressing counterclaims
What makes evidence relevant?
It directly supports the claim
Why do authors use domain-specific vocabulary?
To be precise about a topic
Why is subject-verb agreement important?
It keeps sentences clear and correct