ELA: Module 6, Lesson 7 - Text Structures

Directions

Read the sentence. Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.


Example

Word Bank: organic, eternal, intriguing

It was _________ to see the dogs chase each other!

I would type intriguing in the box because it was interesting to see the dogs chase after each other.

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We and I Can Statement

Objective: While we work together to identify the text structure in a story, I can create solutions to a problem.

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Let's Read Together!

Problem: Kate forgot her lunch at home and doesn't have any money to get a lunch at school. She is upset.


Create 2 solutions on how Kate could solve the problem.

Let's Read Page 40!

As we read, I want you to think about:

-What text structure does the author use?

-What words does the author use to tell me that it is the text structure that I am thinking of?

Open Ended

What mystery did scientists want to solve in Death Valley National Park?

Multiple Choice

What text structure does the author use to organize information about the mystery?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• sequencing

• problem and solution

Open Ended

How do you know it is problem and solution? Use one example from the text to support your answer.

Mix and Mingle Activity

You will be participating in a mix and mingle activity!

When I play music, you are going to walk around the room. When the music stops, stop and I will instruct you to go to the nearest person.

You and your partner then will read the scenario on the board. You will identify the text features and answer the question.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09FhzVUMJp0&t=32s

Scenario #1

Scenario: The heavy rain caused the river to flood the nearby town.

a.) What is the text structure used in the scenario?

b.) What would the flood possibly due to the town?

Scenario #2

Scenario: While both laptops and tablets are portable, laptops usually have a physical keyboard, however tablets rely on a touchscreen.

a.) What is the text structure used in the scenario?

b.) What word in the scenario tells you that it is that text structure?

Scenario #3

Scenario: Obesity rates are rising, but regular exercise and healthy eating can combat the issue.

a.) What is the text structure used in the scenario?

b.) Provide examples of how people could eat healthy and exercise to stay healthy.

Exit Ticket

Complete the exit ticket on your own. I will read the questions to you before you work independently.

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage:

People have always felt the need to clean their teeth after eating but this was difficult because the tooth brush wasn't invented until 1938. One of the earliest solutions was to loosen and separate twig fibers to form a kind of brush.

Which transitional words indicates it is a problem and solution? Select one answer.

• Separate and Always

• Always and Solution

• Always and Difficult

• Difficult and Solution

Open Ended

Create 2 solutions for Jacob on how he can solve the problem:

After staying up all night, Jacob work up tired the next morning. When he got to school, he realized something - he forgot his homework he worked super hard on! What can Jacob do to solve this problem?

Poll

How did you feel about today's lesson?

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