text analysis Flashcards
story map
a graphic organizer in which elements from a story (characters, setting, problem, solution, etc.) are recorded to help with literary analysis
subheading
a title for a smaller portion of text
works cited
a formatted list of all sources used in a research paper
bibliography
a list of all the sources explored in the research process
footnote
text placed at the bottom of a page or end of a text that provides commentary or elaboration on the main text
signal words
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.
Abstract (Scientific Publication)
summaries of published scientific investigations, usually included at the beginning of the publication
spatial order
An organizational approach where ideas are arranged related to physical space
heading
a title of a section
preface
an introduction to a literary work
In-Text/Parenthetical Citation
gives credit to the source that is being quoted or paraphrased
draw conclusion
to make final comments/summation of what has been read or written
Sequential Order
An organizational approach following an orderly progression of events, ideas, or steps
table of contents
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
graphic features
charts, graphs, photos, and graphic organizers
Example: chart
problem and solution
An organizational approach where the author presents a problem and possible solution
order of importance
An organizational approach where ideas are arranged with the most important claim at the top or bottom
transition words
Phrases and words used to link sentences, paragraphs, and ideas together.
Example: First, next, last, on the other hand
compare and contrast
An organizational approach where the author provides similarities and differences about two ideas
index
a catalogue list at the end of the text containing all of the topics discussed
organizational structure
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.
Literary Analysis
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.
Claim and Refutation
An organizational approach where the author argues against a statement, fact, or claim.
cause and effect
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.
