Text Structure

Front

What is text structure?

Back

Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

Front

What is a description text structure?

Back

A description text structure provides details about a topic, often using words like 'characteristics' or 'for example.'

Front

What is a compare & contrast text structure?

Back

A compare & contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What is an order & sequence text structure?

Back

An order & sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often using words like 'first,' 'next,' or 'last.'

Front

What is a problem & solution text structure?

Back

A problem & solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

Front

What words might indicate a description text structure?

Back

Words like 'characteristics,' 'for example,' and 'such as' often indicate a description.

Front

What words might indicate a compare & contrast text structure?

Back

Words like 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' and 'however' often indicate a compare & contrast.

Front

What words might indicate an order & sequence text structure?

Back

Words like 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'last' often indicate an order & sequence.

Front

What words might indicate a problem & solution text structure?

Back

Words like 'problem,' 'solution,' 'because,' and 'therefore' often indicate a problem & solution.

Front

Give an example of a description text structure.

Back

An example is: 'The elephant is large, gray, and has big ears. For example, it can weigh up to 14,000 pounds.'