Give an example of three things in chronological order
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Ediel developed a cough. As a result his mother gave him some cough medicine.
problem/solution
What is a signal word for chronological order
meanwhile, then, finally, before, after, when, first, at last
Emily wants to bake a cake. Therefore she must go to the grocery store.
problem/solution
Ricardo didn't want to show his mom his grades. She decided to look them up herself.
Cause and effect
What is a text structure?
The way that the author organizes information in a nonfiction text
Place a seed into the dirt. Then it will go through the germination process. The roots will grow and the leaves will come out of the ground. A flower will appear and then the plant is ready for pollination.
process
My sister spilled ice cream on my lap, so my pants were ruined. This is an example of which text structure?
cause and effect
True or False: Compare and contrast statements can have opinions.
False. They should be facts.
Jose's sister sneezed on him. Now he is sick. Which text structure is this?
cause and effect
Define chrono
time
Florida and New York are both states. New York has more snow fall than Florida. What text structure is being demonstrated?
compare and contrast
Polar bears are mammals. Scientists can extract polar bear DNA from just their footprints. There are as many as 19 subpopulations of polar bears.
generalization/ description
Name one signal word for problem solution
obstacle, remedy, complication, therefore, problematic, dilemma, as a result, resolution, answer, issue, consequently, fix
The wind from a tornado can top 250 miles an hour. Tornadoes can occur all over the planet. Tornadoes form when cold, dry air is pushed over warm, humid air.
generalization/description
Cats have night vision. They can communicate with each other using vocalization and body language. They can also jump several times their height. Which text structure is this?
Generalization
Define compare
the similarities
Name at least three compare and contrast signal words
different, same, as well as, but, however, instead, both, compared with, similar, alike, on the other hand, in contrast
Define chronological order
time order
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