Exploring Text Features in Information Writing

Miss Phelps guides students through editing, revising, and adding text features to their writing. The video covers editing techniques using CUPS, revising strategies with ARMES, and introduces text features like glossaries. Students are encouraged to share their work and explore additional text features.

What are the three main focus areas discussed in the video?

• Text features, editing, and revising

• Grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Writing, reading, and arithmetic

• Listening, speaking, and writing

What does the acronym CUPS stand for in editing?

• Connect, Understand, Predict, Summarize

• Create, Utilize, Produce, Share

• Capitals, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling

• Characters, Understanding, Plot, Setting

What should every sentence end with, according to the punctuation rules mentioned?

• A dash or a hyphen

• A semicolon or a colon

• A period or a question mark

• A comma or an exclamation mark

What is the first step in the ARMES revising strategy?

• Add sentences and words

• Remove any unneeded words or sentences

• Move or change a sentence's placement

• Substitute words or sentences for others

What is the purpose of reading your writing out loud during revision?

• To ensure it rhymes

• To practice public speaking

• To check for any mistakes you might have missed

• To memorize your writing

What is the best way to ensure your writing is clear and error-free?

• Using a spell checker

• Asking a partner to read it

• Reading it after a few days

• Publishing it online for feedback

What is a glossary?

• A summary of the text's main points

• A list of difficult words with definitions

• A collection of images used in the text

• An index of topics covered in the text

How are words typically organized in a glossary?

• By word length

• By topic relevance

• In chronological order

• In alphabetical order

What should you do if you can't find any words to include in your glossary?

• Ask a friend for suggestions

• Revise your writing to include specific topic words

• Use only common words

• Ignore the glossary section

Which resource is recommended for finding definitions of words?

• National Geographic Kids

• Google

• Wikipedia

• Britannica Kids