Text Structures
Parts of Speech
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Author's Purpose
Malala
100

Which text structure focuses on telling events in time order?

Chronological

100

What is a noun 

person, place, thing, or idea 

100

What is Mrs. Velasco's favorite color?

Pink

100

What does the "E" in PIE stand for?

Entertain

100

What is the definition of a passport?

an official government document that allows you to travel between different countries, legally

200

Which text structure discusses similarities and differences between two things? 

Compare and Contrast

200

What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

common noun- non specific (don't capitalize) 

proper noun- specific (DO capitalize) 

200

What is the name of Mrs. Velasco's dog and husband 

Ben and Louie 

200

Which purpose applies to Fiction stories?

Entertain

200

What happened in Malala's country that made the citizens vulnerable to getting taken advantage of?

A big earthquake 

300

Which text structure presents an issue and then discusses different ways to solve that issue?

Problem and Solution

300

What is a verb?

an action word 
300

When is Mrs. Velasco's birthday

June 13 

300

What does the acronym PIE stand for?

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

300

What country is Malala from?

Pakistan

400

"Because the drainage system was clogged with debris, water couldn't flow away properly, resulting in flooded streets and water-damaged properties."

This is an example of which text structure?


Cause and Effect

400

What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

adjective- describes the noun 

adverb- describes the verb 

400

What is Mrs. Velasco's fav drink

Alanni 

400

Identify the Author's Purpose of this paragraph. 

"It is imperative that our community bans single-use plastics to protect our local ecosystems. Every year, millions of tons of plastic enter our oceans, killing marine life and polluting our beaches. By switching to reusable bags and containers, we can significantly reduce this waste and protect the habitat of countless species."

Persuade

400

How many brothers does Malala have?

two

500

"The monarch butterfly or simply monarch is a milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae. Other common names, depending on region, include milkweed, common tiger, wanderer, and black-veined brown."

This is an example of which text structure?

Description
500

Name an adverb 

Teacher will let you know

500

What is Mrs. Velasco's fav candy?

Sour Patch Kids 

500

Identify the Author's Purpose of this paragraph. 

"Jupiter, a massive gas giant and the 5th planet from the sun, lacks a solid surface. Formed 4.5 billion years ago, it is vast enough to contain 1,000 Earths." 

Inform

500

What is the religious item that Malala wears on her head?

A hijab