text analysis

Question 1

story map

Answer 1

a graphic organizer in which elements from a story (characters, setting, problem, solution, etc.) are recorded to help with literary analysis

Question 2

subheading

Answer 2

a title for a smaller portion of text

Question 3

works cited

Answer 3

a formatted list of all sources used in a research paper

Question 4

bibliography

Answer 4

a list of all the sources explored in the research process

Question 4

footnote

Answer 4

text placed at the bottom of a page or end of a text that provides commentary or elaboration on the main text

Question 5

signal words

Answer 5

words or phrases that show the connection between ideas

Example: To teach text structures, a teacher can have students find signal words within the texts and examine topic sentences that clue the reader to a specific structure.

Question 6

Abstract (Scientific Publication)

Answer 6

summaries of published scientific investigations, usually included at the beginning of the publication

Question 7

spatial order

Answer 7

An organizational approach where ideas are arranged related to physical space

Question 8

heading

Answer 8

a title of a section

Question 8

preface

Answer 8

an introduction to a literary work

Question 9

In-Text/Parenthetical Citation

Answer 9

gives credit to the source that is being quoted or paraphrased

Question 10

draw conclusion

Answer 10

to make final comments/summation of what has been read or written

Question 11

Sequential Order

Answer 11

An organizational approach following an orderly progression of events, ideas, or steps

Question 12

table of contents

Answer 12

a text feature found on a page before the start of a written work that lists chapter names or section titles along with their corresponding page numbers

Question 13

graphic features

Answer 13

charts, graphs, photos, and graphic organizers

Example: chart

Question 14

problem and solution

Answer 14

An organizational approach where the author presents a problem and possible solution

Question 15

order of importance

Answer 15

An organizational approach where ideas are arranged with the most important claim at the top or bottom

Question 16

transition words

Answer 16

Phrases and words used to link sentences, paragraphs, and ideas together.

Example: First, next, last, on the other hand

Question 16

compare and contrast

Answer 16

An organizational approach where the author provides similarities and differences about two ideas

Question 17

index

Answer 17

a catalogue list at the end of the text containing all of the topics discussed

Question 18

organizational structure

Answer 18

Text structure can include cause/effect, problem/solution, main idea/details, and/or sequence

Example: Students often find problem/solution text structure as more interesting.

Question 19

Literary Analysis

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The careful examination of a text or one element of a text, including theme, plot, characters, or setting, in order to determine why and how the particular text was written.

Question 20

Claim and Refutation

Answer 20

An organizational approach where the author argues against a statement, fact, or claim.

Question 21

cause and effect

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a writing method in which the author explains reasons why something happened or the effects of something that has happened

Example: A politician’s speech in which all of the bad actions of an opponent are listed to argue that the politician should be elected instead.

Question 22

chronological order

Answer 22

An organizational approach that follows an orderly progression of events based in time.

Question 23

caption

Answer 23

short explanations below photos

Question 24

glossary

Answer 24

a list of important words to know along with their meanings