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Open Ended

 What is the most likely reason the speakers chose to inform you about this topic?

​Lesson 2/28

​First and last name

February 28th, 2022​

Text Structure Notes

Text Types

• Text types are a way to determine what kind of organization a text has.

• Determining text structure helps readers determine author's purpose

Descriptive

• Focuses on a single subject

• Provides a lot of details to make the subject clear to the reader

• Includes descriptive language such as imagery

• Key words include sensory details (describing the taste, touch, smell, sounds, or picture)

Sequence or Chronological

• Provides steps in order / explains the process of doing something

• Common in directions and recipes

• Key words: first, next, then, last

Cause and Effect

• Provides the results of something or the reasons why something happened

• Common in historical and scientific research

• Key words/phrases: Because of this, that happened/That happened because of this, consequently, as a result of, so, therefore, cause, the reason for, effect, impact

Compare and Contrast

• Discuss similarities and differences

• Comparing two products, looking at two sides of a debate topic

• Key words: similarly, on the other hand, likewise, neither, both, in comparison, in contrast, unlike

Problem and Solution

• Issue is discussed and a solution to the issue is presented

• Commonly used in politics

• Key words: propose, issue, problem, prevention, solution, problematic

Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used?

I do my chores each Saturday.

First, I fold the laundry and put it away.

Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

After that, I empty all the garbage cans and

the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are

finished, I can go outside to play.

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• description

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

• first, next, finally, 8:30, after
• cause, effect, as a result of, because
• problem, solution, promise, struggle
• compare, contrast, similar, different

Multiple Choice

NAME THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

The Magic Kingdom is the first built

of four theme parks at Walt Disney

World. It opened on October 1971,

and the park features rides and shows

related to major Disney characters

and fairy tales. Symbols of The Magic

Kingdom include Cinderella’s Castle,

Main Street USA, and rides like the

famous Space Mountain coaster.

• description

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological order / sequence

• problem - solution

Multiple Choice

Name the text structure:

No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.

• problem & solution

• cause & effect

• compare & contrast

• chronological

Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used?

Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco

because he often fell asleep in class. She

decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the

issue. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas

suggested that an earlier bedtime might help

Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would

not need to sleep during class.

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used?

Did you know that not all deserts are

hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very

dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long

winters when the temperatures can reach below

freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of

snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• description

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being uses?

Hurricane Harvey was a devastating natural disaster for the city of Houston. Many people lost their home and vehicles due to the intense floods. Some even lost their lives.

• sequence

• problem and solution

• description

• cause and effect

Multiple Choice

What is text structure?

• The way your handwriting looks.

• The way the text is organized.

• The way you read a text.

• The way you answer questions.

Open Ended

 What is the most likely reason the author wrote the selection? Explain your thinking.

​Lesson 3/1

Open Ended

What was the author's purpose for drawing the letters in the title this way?

​TURN & TALK:

What emotions can you infer people felt during The Great Stink?

​TURN & TALK:

How do the photos and captions help you better understand the task of building a better sewer

system in London?​

Open Ended

How do big problems spark the creation of new inventions? Write4-5 complete sentences

​Read The Great Stink and Toilets of the Future

Quiz Time! Get ready to show what you know

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a contributing factor to the 1858 sewage crisis in London?

• rapid population growth

• multiple outbreaks of cholera

• a decreased demand for night soil

• the introduction of flush toilets

Multiple Choice

The way people disposed of human waste in 19th-century London was dangerous because

• it filled the air with germs.

• it polluted drinking water with deadly bacteria

• the strong odor made people nauseous.

Multiple Choice

Which line from “The Great Stink” supports the answer to question 2?

• “Londoners weren’t just disgusted by the stink—they were terrified.” (pp. 18-19)

• “These cesspools were usually 6 feet deep and four feet wide.” (p. 18)

• “Climate change is triggering heavier storms that overload pipes with rainwater.” (p. 20)

• “Poop is crawling with germs that can cause dozens of diseases, including cholera.” (p. 19)

Multiple Choice

On page 19, author Allison Friedman writes that flush toilets were “all the rage” and “status symbols.” She means that having a flush toilet

• was wildly popular, showed that you had money, and impressed others.

• lowered your risk of contracting cholera

• required a large amount of water to flush

• made night soil men’s jobs easier.

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of “The Great Stink” is to _____________; whereas the main purpose of “Toilets of the Future” is to _____________.

• explain how flush toilets work; educate readers about water-related diseases

• detail a sewage crisis that changed history; spotlight possible solutions to today’s sanitation challenges

• caution readers about the possibility of a new sewage crisis; convince readers to compost

Multiple Select

Which TWO ideas are supported by both “The Great Stink” and “Toilets of the Future” ?

• Human understanding of disease has changed.

• Access to clean water is important.

• Some U.S. towns are running out of water

• Aging sewer systems must be dealt with.

In your notebook, make this graphic organizer and fill out for the research topic you picked (extreme weather, famous scientists, etc.)

Write first THEN draw boxes, or just do not draw boxes because you will not fit your words in.​

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​Research Project Time

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