Structure and Content Flashcards

A student reads a passage with these clue words: 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally.' What text structure do these words signal?

Answer: Sequence or steps in order

Transition words like first, next, then, and finally signal a sequence or step-by-step text structure.

A book about insects has an index at the back. A student wants to find information about butterflies. How should the student use the index?

Answer: Look up 'butterfly' alphabetically and go to the listed page numbers

An index is organized alphabetically and lists page numbers where specific topics are discussed.

In a story, a young girl wants to win a race but keeps tripping. By the end, she learns to slow down and pace herself. What is the THEME of this story?

Answer: Patience and pacing lead to success

Theme is the big-picture life lesson or message that the story teaches the reader.

A nonfiction article opens with a question: 'Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in fall?' What is the purpose of this opening?

Answer: To grab the reader's attention and introduce the topic

Opening with a question is a hook strategy that engages the reader and introduces the article's topic.

A story's events are told in this order: going to school, eating lunch, recess, and going home. What is this order called?

Answer: Chronological order

Chronological order means events are told in the order they actually happened in time.

An author uses bold print for certain words in a science text. What is MOST LIKELY the reason for using bold print?

Answer: To highlight important or key vocabulary terms

Bold print is used to signal important vocabulary or key terms that readers should pay attention to.

A paragraph states: 'The playground was flooded because of heavy rain. As a result, recess was held indoors.' What text structure is used?

Answer: Cause and effect

Cause and effect structure shows how one event (heavy rain) led to another outcome (indoor recess).