b
What is compare and contrast?
This text discusses similarities and differences between two or more things.
What is an opinion?
An opinion is someone's idea or feeling about something.
What is a fact?
A fact is a true statement that you can prove.
Which are clue words for problem and solution?
first, next, then, finally
this is why, so
for example, such as
because, since, this led to
What is text structure?
The text structure is how the information in a text is organized for the reader.
Fact or opinion?: Spires are interesting animals to observe.
opinion
What is this called?
Venn Diagram
What is description?
This text describes characteristics of something.
What is the cause and effect for the sentence?: Amaj was hungry because he skipped lunch.
Cause: Amaj skipped lunch. Effect: He was hungry.
Which are clue words for chronological order?
first, next, last, before, after
for example, such as
like, unlike, similarly
because, since, this led to
Directions for building a birdhouse are an example of which text structure?
chronological order/sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
description
What is the cause and effect for the sentence?: My'Laila forgot her math book, so she was unable to complete her homework.
Cause: My'Laila forgot her math book. Effect: She was unable to complete her homework.
Fact or opinion?: Mrs. Capra is a nice teacher.
Opinion
What is the cause and effect for the sentence?: Ms. Baldwin's care had a flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
Cause: Ms. Baldwin's car had a flat tire. Effect: She called a tow truck.
Which effect matches this cause?: Gavin grabs a ticket for the $100 gift card drawing.
Gavin and his mom are able to buy all the items they need.
Gavin picks out a new shirt for school.
Gavin has to buy a more expensive pair of headphones.
The store is very crowded.
c
Fact or opinion?: You must go to college to become a teacher.
Fact
Which is NOT clue words for cause and effect?
because
so
for example
this is why
What is cause and effect?
This text discusses similarities and differences between two or more things.
Fact or opinion?: The president of the United States may serve two 4-year terms.
Fact
a
The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described is ________.
Chronological Order/Sequence
Cause and effect
Compare and Contrast
Description
Which is NOT a description clue word?
adjectives
finally
such as
for example
Fact or opinion?: Kids today should spend more time playing outside and less time playing video games.
Opinion
Which are clue words for compare and contrast?
for example, such as
because, this is why, so
like, unlike, similarly, differences
because, since, this led to
b
Which text structure is this graphic organized used for?
cause and effect
Problem and solution
description
Compare and contrast
What is the cause and effect for the sentence?: Marieme studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
Cause: Marieme studied her spelling words. Effect: She got an A on her test.
Which effect matches this cause?: The store is sold out of many items.
The store is very crowded.
Stella and her mom are able to buy all the items they need.
Stella has to buy a more expensive pair of headphones.
Stella picks out a new shirt for school.
b
c
a
What is chronological order?
This text describes a sequence of events, or list of steps.
What is the cause and effect for the sentence?: Violet couldn't find the cookies because Natalie hid them in the cupboard.
Cause: Natalie hid the cookies in the cupboard. Effect: Violet couldn't find the cookies.
Fact or opinion?: Reading is the most important subject in school.
Opinion
What is problem and solution?
The text describes a problem and how it was solved.