What is the purpose of text features?

They organize information in a way that helps the reader understand the central message of a text.

They guide the reader through the text.

They reveal information to the reader that is irrelevant to the text itself.

What is chronological text structure?

a text structure that presents events in the order they occur

a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different

a text structure that presents a problem and shows how it can be solved

a text structure that explains that uses details and examples to explain a topic

What is compare and contrast text structure?

a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different

a text structure that provides details and examples to explain a topic

a text structure that presents events in the order they occur

a text structure that explains why something happens and what the outcome is

Which keywords would most likely be used in a text using chronological text structure?

before, in the beginning, next, last, after

similar, differences, both, alike

since, because, if, as a result of

for example, characteristics, for instance

Which keywords would most likely be used in a text using compare and contrast text structure?

similar, differences, both, alike

before, in the beginning, next, last, after

since, because, if, as a result of

for example, characteristics, for instance

What is concept/definition text structure?

tells the explanation or description of a concept or topic by using synonyms and signal words

tells the order of facts, events, or concepts

tells a listing of facts and events in no special order

tells how facts, people, and events and concepts are similar and different

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95. What is the author's purpose?

to convince you to attend an art program

to entertain you with a story about artists

to teach you how all artists become famous

to explain how to paint a sunset

The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat. What is the author's purpose?

to inform you about the Food Group Pyramid

to convince you to eat vegetables

to explain how to go shopping for food

Bill and Jessica were almost done taking turns choosing the players for their teams. It was Jessica’s turn to choose, and only Kurt was left. Jessica said, “Kurt.” We can infer that _______________.

Kurt is not a very good player.

Jessica was pleased to have Kurt on her team.

Kurt was the best player on either team.

Jessica was inconsiderate of Kurt's feelings.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. They also keep sheep from wandering off. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on your reading of the text, you can INFER that:

Sheepdogs are gentle and loyal.

Sheepdogs are not very smart dogs.

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

What is an inference?

An inference is something that you think is true based on information that you have.

An inference is directly written in the text

Everett held his father's hand as hecrossed the busy parking lot. They walkedinto a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted himinto the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” You can infer that

Everett had never been to a grocery store

Everett's dad does not shop often

Everett's dad needs help with shopping.

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

He was not looking where he was going.

He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.

Macey's mom noticed that she was squinting as she read her book, which was only a few inches away from her face. She scheduled a doctor's appointment for the next week, and when the doctor said Macey needed glasses, she tried on every single pair in the office. After spending an hour looking at glasses, mom suggested that perhaps she should sleep on it and come back and decide in the morning. Macey agreed, but she kept talking about the pros and cons of each pair all night long. What can you infer about Macey?

Macey has trouble making decisions.

Macey is very excited about getting glasses.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do we call the central message or main idea of a story?

Topic

Theme

Concept

Conflict

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

the illustrations

the subject or topic

the title

the length of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The best definition of theme is...

The lesson the author is teaching.

The message the author is sending.

A word that summarizes the story.

The character's main problem.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

Theme is a universal lesson and main idea is what a story is about.

Theme is what a story is about and main idea is the universal lesson it teaches.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three reasons we write?
(Authors purpose for writing)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify

Perform, Infer, Entertain

Persuade, Inform, Educate

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Persuade means...

Make people agree with you

Make people angry

Make people think the opposite thing

Make people fall in love

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Inform means...

Give informal speech

Give information

Take the form

Give in a form

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Review Theme, Author's Purpose, Text Structure and Inferencing

What do we call the central message or main idea of a story?

When determining a theme, the reader should first consider...

The best definition of theme is...

What is the main difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA.

What are the three reasons we write?
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Persuade means...

Inform means...

Entertain means...

What is the author's purpose?
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What are the three reasons we write?(Authors purpose for writing)

Persuade means...

Inform means...

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