Text Structures

Front

What is the text structure used to explain the chronology of events or steps in a process?

Back

Sequence

Front

Which text structure is indicated by the signal words: 'as a result', 'since', 'then', 'due to'?

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

In the statement 'Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.', what is the cause?

Back

Ray forgot to charge his iPad.

Front

In the statement 'Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.', what is the effect?

Back

Ray's iPad was dead.

Front

What text structure is used when finding similarities and differences within a text?

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

Which text structure uses signal words such as 'first', 'now', 'later', and actual dates?

Back

Chronological

Front

What is the primary purpose of using the 'Cause & Effect' text structure?

Back

To show the relationship between events where one event leads to another.

Front

What are some common signal words for the 'Compare and Contrast' text structure?

Back

Similar, different, alike, on the other hand.

Front

What is the main focus of the 'Chronological' text structure?

Back

To present events in the order they occurred.

Front

How can understanding text structures improve reading comprehension?

Back

It helps readers identify the organization of information and the relationships between ideas.