Exploring Text Structure in Blizzards

The video tutorial discusses non-fiction text structures, focusing on the description text structure. It explains how authors use this structure to provide details about a main topic, using examples like loggerhead turtles and blizzards. The tutorial demonstrates creating a graphic organizer to organize information effectively, highlighting key details and signal words. Students are encouraged to apply these techniques to their reading and note-taking.

What is another term for sequence in non-fiction text structures?

• Spatial order

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Descriptive order

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Which graphic organizer is used for the description text structure?

• Semantic web

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

• Timeline

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What is a signal word for the description text structure?

• Therefore

• Specifically

• Next

• First

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What is the main topic in the loggerhead turtle example?

• Loggerhead turtles

• Blizzards

• Non-fiction text structures

• Snowflakes

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What is the weight range of an adult loggerhead turtle?

• 100 to 200 pounds

• 150 to 250 pounds

• 200 to 350 pounds

• 300 to 400 pounds

What is the main topic in the blizzard example?

• Loggerhead turtles

• Snowflakes

• Blizzards

• Non-fiction text structures

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What are blizzards made of?

• Fog and mist

• Hail and sleet

• Blowing snow, gusty winds, and very cold temperatures

• Rain and wind

What is one of the biggest dangers of a blizzard?

• High humidity

• Heavy rain

• Hypothermia

• Strong sunlight

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What must be present for snowflakes to form?

• Strong winds

• Moisture in the air and cold temperatures

• Low humidity

• High temperatures

What type of snow is likely to cause power lines to fall?

• Dry snow

• Wet and heavy snow

• Powdery snow

• Light and fluffy snow