Children of the Great Depression (Week of 12/6-12/10)

Read or listen to the story first, then answer the questions using complete sentences.

Central Idea

Informational text generally includes a central idea, the idea that the text is mostly about. Individual paragraphs may have their own central ideas. The central idea is sometimes stated in

the first or last sentence. Authors use evidence, such as facts and examples, to support the central ideas.

Answer the questions about paragraph 11 on page 341 of Children of the Great Depression.

Text Structure

Text structure refers to the way writing is organized. Authors can use several different text structures, including cause and effect and sequential order. One of the most common text

structures is comparison/contrast. In this form of organization, writers tell how different ideas, people, or things are alike and how they are different.

Answer the questions about page 344 of Children of the Great Depression.

Text and Graphic Features

Authors use text features, such as headings, introductions, and boldfaced words, to draw attention to specific parts of a text and to help readers find information. They use graphic

features, such as photographs and diagrams, to explain ideas in a visual way or to add information related to the ideas in the text. Using a text and its features together helps readers

gain a clearer or deeper understanding of the author’s ideas.

Answer the questions about pages 339–340 of Children of the Great Depression.