Before Reading Review

•What is it called when you preview the text before you start to read?

• look

• skim/scan

• review

• no clue

Identify the type of text structure:

In most parts of the world there are not as many crocodiles as there used to be. This is a problem because crocodiles are becoming endangered, and they have died because people dried up the swamps and marshes where crocodiles live. Poachers have also contributed to the dilemma as crocodiles have been desired for their strong, smooth, leathery skins. In order to preserve these mighty creatures, people must take care of the crocodiles’ environment and help put a stop to the needless shooting of these animals.

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

Identify the type of text for the following passage:

The modern Olympics is very unlike the ancient Olympic games. Individual events are different. While there were no swimming races in the ancient games, for example, there were chariot races. Of course, the ancient and modern Olympics are also alike in many ways. Some events, such as javelin and discus throws, are the same.

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

• Biography

• Expository/Informational

What are the 6 author's purposes

• compare, contrast, order, sequence, problem, solution

• persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe, teach a life lesson

• potato, tomato, there, their, hare, hair

• expository, prose, poetry, drama, biography, autobiography

Identify all 3 fictional types of text

• prose

• biography

• poetry

• drama

• expository

True/False:

It is important to set a purpose before reading a text.

• true

• false

What type of text structure uses a venn diagram as a graphic organizer?

• order/sequence

• problem/solution

• description

• compare/contrast

Identify all 3 nonfiction types of text

• prose

• biography

• expository

• autobiography

• drama

What is the text structure to place events in time order?

• order/sequence

• cause/effect

• description

• problem/solution

Why is it important to identify the type of text structure?

• You will know how long it will take you to read the passage so you can manage your time.

• You'll know the answers ahead of time.

• You will know what details to focus on and successful reading strategies to use.

• It isn't important.