Evaluating Text Structure for Meaning

English Language Arts, Grade 8

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COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES What are the ways in which authors structure their texts to contribute to meaning? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4455 Narrative Structures Linear ~ happens in the order that the characters experience them Flashbacks ~ events that have happened before the events that are unfolding in the story Back story ~ past events or background that add meaning to current circumstances Epiphany ~ when something suddenly becomes clear, usually to the a character Foreshadowing ~ builds anticipation about what might happen Circular ~ the action begins and ends at the same point Side story ~ stories within stories
COMMON CORE: COMMON CORE: STRATEGIES STRATEGIES Can you find which structure the author used in this text to contribute to the meaning? Visit www.newpathlearning.com for Online Learning Resources. © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 91-4455 Narrative Structures Linear Flashbacks Back story Epiphany Foreshadowing Circular Side story Name of text: ___________________________________________