Text Structures Review

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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Name the five common text structures.

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1. Description 2. Compare-Contrast 3. Order and Sequence 4. Cause-Effect 5. Problem-Solution

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What is the description text structure?

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The description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the compare-contrast text structure?

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The compare-contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the order and sequence text structure?

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The order and sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing how events or steps occur.

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What is the cause-effect text structure?

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The cause-effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What is the problem-solution text structure?

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The problem-solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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Give an example of a text that uses the description structure.

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An example is a textbook chapter describing the features of a rainforest.

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Give an example of a text that uses the compare-contrast structure.

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An example is an essay comparing cats and dogs.

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Give an example of a text that uses the order and sequence structure.

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An example is a recipe that lists ingredients and steps in the order they should be followed.