MADS

The "M" in MADS stands for...

• main structure

• main idea

• mostly correct

• mark up the text

The "D" in MADS stands for...

• develop the idea

• description

• direct text structure

• details from the passage

The "A" in MADS stands for...

• accuracy portraying ideas in the passage

• all about text structure

• add details

• always include a diagram

The "S" in MADS stands for...

• sample details

• the structure represented in the passage

• supporting details

• signal words

The following is an example of which text structure?

"It was a cold grey day in late November. The weather had changed overnight, when a backing wind brought a granite sky and a mizzling rain with it, and although it was now only a little after two o'clock in the afternoon the pallor of a winter evening seemed to have closed upon the hills, cloaking them in mist."

The following is an example of which text structure?

Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So while shivering outside in the cold probably won’t strengthen your immune system, you’re more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have greater exposure to germs.

The following is an example of which text structure?

Green plants are able to manufacture their own food from substances in the environment. This process is known as photosynthesis. In contrast, animals, including man, get their food either directly from plants or indirectly by eating animals that have eaten plants. Plants are generally stationary. Animals, on the other hand, can usually move about. In external appearance, plants are usually green. They grow in a branching fashion at their extremities, and their growth continues throughout their lives. Animals, however, are very diverse in their external appearance. Their growth pattern is not limited to their extremities. It is evenly distributed and only occurs in a definite time period.

The following is an example of which text structure?

Deforestation is a serious problem because forests and trees aren't just pretty to look at; they do an important job making the Earth's environment suitable for life. They clean the air, store water, preserve soil, and provide homes for animals. They also supply food, fuel, wood production, and paper products for humans. Scientists say that if deforestation continues, the world's climate may change, floods may become more common, and animals will die. One plan of action is to use less paper. If you use less paper, fewer trees will be cut for paper making.

The following is an example of which text structure?

In the early 21st century, housing loans were often given to individuals who did not have the means to pay back these loans. Presently, in the midst of the current housing crisis, these subprime loans are no longer being offered to unqualified candidates.