Text Structure
Which genre uses text structure on it's 4 Square Strategy?
Nonfiction
Antarctica is the ___________ place on Earth.
coldest
In a nonfiction text, what is the author's purpose?
To inform
continent
one of the seven main landmasses on Earth
Text and graphic features
How many seasons does Antarctica have and what are they?
2 seasons: summer and winter
What is the author's purpose for the subheading What is Antarctica Like?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader about the seasons and how cold it is in Antarctica.
coasts
the area where land meets the sea or ocean
An image or photo is what kind of feature?
Graphic feature
When do tourists visit Antarctica?
In the summer
What is the author's purpose for the subheading Who Lives in Antarctica?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader of what animals live in Antarctica.
satellites
a man-made object that travels in space and gathers information
Sidebars are _________.
Text features
What do scientists study to learn more about Earth's climate?
Antarctica's ice sheets
What is the author's purpose for the subheading What Can NASA Learn About Earth from Studying Antarctica?
The author's purpose is to inform the reader about what NASA learns about Earth using ICESat.
Challenge: ICESat
ICE, Cloud, and land Elevation Satellite
Boldface are _________.
Text features
What do scientists study to learn more about Space?
meteorites
What is the author's purpose for the subheading What Can NASA Learn About Space from Studying Antarctica?
Challenge: NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration