Text Structure

In the example given about glasses and braces, what signal word indicates comparison?

• But

• Unlike

• Both

• However

When a text compares two topics, what is it trying to show?

• How they are different

• How they are alike

• How to solve a problem

• How to sequence events

What does the signal word "however" indicate in a text?

• Similarity between topics

• A problem that needs solving

• A contrast between topics

• A sequence of events

Why is it helpful to highlight signal words while reading?

• It helps identify the text structure and important information

• It confuses the reader

•  It makes the text look pretty

• It makes the reading longer

What type of graphic organizer is mentioned for comparing and contrasting?

• Bar graph

• Venn diagram

• Pie chart

• Flowchart

In a Venn diagram, what information goes in the overlapping section?

• Information that is the same about both topics

• Random notes

•  Information that is different about each topic

• Questions about the topics

Which of the following is a signal word for comparing?

• Instead

• Yet

• Likewise

• On the contrary

In the text "Keeping in Touch," what is one way phone calls and texting are alike?

• They both require a computer

• They both cost the same amount

• They both use the same technology

• They are both ways to talk to people

When contrasting topics, which of the following signal words would you likely use?

• Also

• Unlike

• Both

• Similarily

How can you tell if a text is comparing and contrasting?

•  It is very short

• It has a lot of pictures

• It uses signal words that show similarities and differences

• It has a lot of numbers