Text structure

Text structure

Multiple Choice

What does text structure mean?

• The type of book you are reading.

• Things like charts and captions and timelines.

• Fiction or nonfiction

• The way an author organizes their writing.

Multiple Choice

What is another word for chronological order?

• timeline

• text structure

• sequence

• main idea and detail

Multiple Choice

Which of the following key words might you see in a chronological order paragraph?

• Because, also,

• describe, such as

• first, next, finally

• lots of proper nouns

Multiple Choice

Which of the following key words might you see in a compare/contrast paragraph?

• Because, also

• describe, such as

• first, next, finally

• unlike, similar, different

Multiple Choice

What is another way to think of a description paragraph?

• It shows events in the order they happened.

• It gives details about a main idea.

• It compares and contrasts two different things.

• It is full of sound words.

Multiple Choice

To carve the perfect jack-o-lantern, you must first select the perfect pumpkin. Then, draw the design you'd like with a marker on the pumpkin. After that, scoop out the seeds. Next, carve out the pieces. Finally, place a light inside.

• Description

• Chronological order

• Compare/ contrast

Multiple Choice

Susan and Julie both made their own Halloween costumes. Both girls used recycled materials and spent many hours on their creations. Both were quite different, though. Susan's was a funny clown, complete with shoes and wig. Julie's costume was a spooky ghost with creepy eyes.

• Description

• Chronological order

• Compare/ contrast

Multiple Choice

Ashley worked very hard on decorating her house for Halloween. She put out orange lights by the street, and blasted creepy music from the front door. She made pretend graves in the front yard, and her brother was going to jump out from behind the tree to scare kids.

• Description

• Chronological order

• Compare/ contrast