SPOTLIGHT CHECK UNIT 1 #1

What are the two things we have been focusing on?

• NATURE and TEXT FEATURES

• TEXT FEATURES AND STORIES

• ONLY TEXT FEATURES

• PRODIGY and CAUSE AND EFFECT

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What are the main components of an essay?

• Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion

• Conclusion, analysis, and recommendations.

• Title, writing, and references.

• Thesis statement, evidence, and counterarguments.

What are text features in a book or article?

• Images and illustrations

• Things that help readers navigate and understand the content.

• Author's biography

• Table of contents

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of text structure?

• To confuse readers and make the text difficult to understand.

• To make the text longer and more detailed.

• To hide important information from the reader.

• To organize and present information correctly.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the difference between a narrative and expository essay?

• A narrative essay uses descriptive language, while an expository essay uses objective language.

• A narrative essay is focused on personal experiences, while an expository essay is focused on providing information.

• A narrative essay is written in first person, while an expository essay is written in third person.

• A narrative essay tells a story, while an expository essay gives us facts and information.

What are some examples of text features in nonfiction books?

• headings, subheadings, captions, bold or italicized text, bullet points, tables, graphs, and images

• footnotes, glossary, index, bibliography

• quotes, anecdotes, personal stories

• maps, timelines, diagrams, charts

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What are the different types of text structures?

• fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama

• sequential, logical, spatial, topical

• chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive

• narrative, persuasive, expository, argumentative

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

A NARRATIVE essay does what?

• TELL A STORY

• CONVINCES YOUR READER

• DESCRIBES THINGS

• NOTHING

A PERSUASIVE essay does what?

• TELL A STORY

• CONVINCES YOUR READER

• DESCRIBES THINGS

• NOTHING

A DESCRIPTIVE essay does what?

• TELL A STORY

• CONVINCES YOUR READER

• DESCRIBES THINGS

• NOTHING