Vocabulary Review Part 3 and Informative Text Structures

Vocabulary Review Part 3 and Informative Text Structures

We can define the words incidence, contrary, prohibit, intervntion, and phenomenon and use them in a sentence AND we can use key words to identify different types of informative writing.

incidence

(noun) occurrence

There has been a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes among youth in recent years.

Use incidence in a sentence!

1. What factors increase the incidence of diabetes in humans?

Factors that increse the incidence of diabetes in humans include...

2. How should we lower the incidence of bullying?

Ways we could lower the incidence of bullying include...

Poll

What are ways we could lower the incidence of bullying?

• Focus on figuring out ways to calm ourselves down when we are upset

• Doing teambuilding activities like games and challenges

• Talk to an adult if we see bullying happening

• Practice using words of kindness to express ourselves

• Something else not up here

contrary

(adjective) opposite; opposing

Those who take the contrary position argue that schools should have junk food and it should be the student's choice what they eat.

Use contrary in a sentence!

1. How do you convince your parents to agree with you when their position is contrary to yours?

When my parents' position is contrary to mine, I...

2. What do you do when a friend thinks something contrary to what you think?

When a friend thinks something contrary to what I think, I...

prohibit

(verb) to not allow; to forbid

Swimming at the beach is often prohibited when there is no lifeguard on duty.

Use prohibit in a sentence?

What is prohibited at your school that you feel shouldn’t be?

Something that is prohibited at my school that I don't think should be is...

Poll

What is something that is prohibited at our school that you don't think should be?

• Soda in the vending machines

• Jeans with rips in them

• Whatever you want in your profile picture

• Holding on to your phone all day

intervention

(noun) action intended to solve a problem

It is unclear who should pay for expensive interventions to improve the air quality in homes, schools, and neighborhoods.

Use intervention in a sentence!

What interventions would you suggest to the parent of a child who does not complete her homework?

Interventions I would suggest for a parent whose child doesn't do their homework include...

Who should be responsible for inteventions if a town has a littering problem?

_____________________ should be responsible for interventions if a town has a littering problem.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has intevention used correctly in it?

• The family interventioned when the girl wouldn't clean her room.

• When the boy used steroids, his parents held an intervention to stop him.

phenomenon

(noun) something that happens that can be observed

Asthma is a public health phenomenon that is directly linked to pollution.

Use phenomenon in a sentence!

One natural phenomenon is lightning. What is another example of a natural phenomenon?

Another example of a natural phenomenon is...

What is a public health phenomenon you know of?

A public health phenomenon that I know of is...

Poll

Which natural phenomenons would you want to observe?

• the Northern Lights

• a volcano erupting

• an avalanche

• a giraffe being born

• a meteor shower

Today we will be reviewing informative text structures!

We can use key words to identify different types of informative writing.

There are five informative text structures that we discussed this year. These structures help us as writers and readers organize our ideas and understand what is being read or written.

• Compare and Contrast

• Descriptive

• Sequential

• Cause and Effect

• Problem Solution

Compare and Contrast

We practiced compare and contrast writing with our paragraphs looking at the similarities and differences between Angel and Weasel and with our biomimicry essays.

Multiple Choice

A comparison between Saturday and Sunday is that they are both days of the weekend. When we look at comparisons we are looking at:

• Differences

• Similarities

Multiple Choice

When we contrast two things, we are looking at

• Differences

• Similarities

Key words in compare and contrast writing:

As well as, Also, Too, Like,  Similar, Both

However, But, On the other hand, While, Though, Different from, Yet, Whereas

How many compare and Contrast Key words can you find in this paragraph?

As well as, Also, Too, Like, Similar, Both

However, But, On the other hand, While, Though, Different from, Yet, Whereas

The common person might now know the difference between a mountain bike and a road bike. After all, they both have pedals, handlebars, frames, and two wheels.

However, to an experienced biker, a road bike and a mountain bike are very different. A road bike has a lighter frame narrower tires. A mountain bikehas a heavier frame and wider tires. These features serve both bikes for their specific purposes.

Open Ended

How many compare and contrast keywords did you find in the paragraphs?

Descriptive writing is writng that describes something using facts.

Key Words in Decriptive Writing

• Next to,  near,  close,  far,  up,  down,  between,  above,  below,  left,  right, center,  toward,  away,  feel,  touch,  texture,  taste,  smell,  such as,  like

How many descriptive key words can you find in this paragraph?

Next to, near, close, far, up, down, between, above, below, left, right, center, toward, away, feel, touch, texture, taste, smell, such as, like

A tandem bicycle is specifcally designed for two people to ride. In the front the rider steers the bike and pedals. In the back, the rider helps add their power to pedaling. Both riders can enjoy the activities involved in bike riding such as getting exercise, seeing sights, and feeling the wind in your face.

Sequential Writing tells the sequence in which things happened or the order in which to do steps for an activity.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of sequential writing?

• An article describing the natural phenomenon of a tsunami.

• A recipe telling you how to cook something delicious.

• A report looking at the similarties and differenes of two towns.

Cause and Effect writing

Cause and Effect writing examines and describes the cause of something (why it happens) and the effects of something (what happens).

Keywords of cause and effect writing

• For this reason, Thus, Since, In order to, As a result, Therefore, Consequently, Because, Due to, For this reason, On account of

How many cause and effect keywords can you find in this paragraph?

For this reason, Thus, Since, In order to, As a result, Therefore, Consequently, Because, Due to, On account of

Bikes require human power to move. A person uses their energy to pedal, and because of this, the bike moves forward. For this reason, a bike not only is a good way to get around but also a good way to get exercise. As a result of this exercise, bike riders can be fit and energetic.

Open Ended

How many cause and effect words did you find in the paragraph?

Problem/Solution Writing

Problem/Solution writing describes a problem and examines the outcome of the solution.

Key words in Problem/Solution Writing

• Problem, Solution, Because, Cause, Since, As a result, In order to, So that, Due to

How many Problem/Solution key words can you find in this paragraph?

Problem, Solution, Because, Cause, Since, As a result, In order to, So that, Due to

Our environment has weakened due to the invention of the automobile. Vehicles emit toxic gases into the air we breathe. One solution to this alarming problem is to ride a bike whenever possible. A four mile bike trip results in 15 fewer pounds of pollutants in our air. Riding a bike also reduces water pollution since bikes don't use antifreeze, brake fluid, or transmission fluid. Riding a bike is an environmentally friendly thing to do!