Text Features
What is a title?
The name of the text that tells you what it is about.
What is the author's purpose in Rocks!?
To inform
What is the author's opinion in Rocks!?
Rocks are interesting and important.
What is the main topic of "Rocks!"?
Different types of rocks and their characteristics.
What is a caption?
A short description under a picture that explains what it shows.
What is the prefix meaning of -dis?
Ex. Dulce is disrupting the class.
not
What does "St." stands for?
Street
The text feature that helps you understand the picture.
Caption
Give one reason why the author wrote Rock!?
To provide information about different kids of rocks.
Give one piece of evidence that support the author's opinion
Rocks comes in many different types and uses.
Name one key detail from the text.
Rocks can be classified into three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
What is the purpose of a map in a text?
To show the location of places mentioned in the text.
The meaning of the suffix -able.
Ex. Mrs. Cintron's students are lovable.
can be done
What does "ft. " stands for?
feet
How does the heading helps you understand the text?
It tells you what the section is about.
How can you tell the author's purpose is to entertain?
The text is fun, enjoyable to read, often with a story.
Why is supporting evidence important?
It helps to prove that the author's opinion is true.
How do key details help you understand the main topic?
They provide important information that explains the main topic.
How can you tell if a text is informational?
It provides facts and information about a specific topic.
The similarities between these prefixes.
dis-, non-, un-
Which prefixes means not?
What does "Mr." stands for?
Mister
What is the glossary use for?
To help us find the meanings of important words in the text.
How can you tell if the author's purpose is to persuade?
The text is trying to convince you to believe or do something.
Find a sentence in Rock's that support the author's opinion.
(The students will find a specific sentence from the text)
What is one way to find key details in a text?
Look for important facts and information that support the main topic.
What is one way to identify the author's opinion in a text?
Look for statements that show what the author thinks or believes.
prefix, root word, suffix
What is the correct order of prefixes, root words, and suffixes in a word?
What does "U.S." stands for?
United States
How does illustrations contributes to the meaning of a text?
They provide visual information to help us understand the text.
Why is important to identify and explain the author's purpose?
It helps you undertand better the text and why it was written.
How does the author use facts to support their opinion?
By providing information and examples about rocks.
Why is it important to identify the main topic and key details?
It helps you understand the overall message and important points of the text.
Why do authors use text features in informational texts?
To help readers understand and find information more easily.
Without hope
What is the meaning of the word hopeless?
What does "Dr." stands for?
Doctor