Text Structures/Organizational Patterns

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains the reasons for an event and/or the results of different events. Signal words include 'because of', 'caused by', and 'as a result'.

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What is Sequence?

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A text structure that presents a series of events in a specific order, often using signal words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'last'.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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A text structure that presents an issue or problem and discusses ways it can be fixed or solved.

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What is Enumeration/Listing?

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A text structure that presents information in a list format, either bulleted, numbered, or using commas, where order does not matter.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two things, using signal words like 'although', 'however', 'unlike', and 'similarly'.

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What are Signal Words?

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Words or phrases that indicate the type of text structure being used, helping readers understand the organization of the text.

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What is a Text Structure?

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The way information is organized in a text, which helps readers understand the content and the author's purpose.

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What is a Concept-Definition Structure?

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A text structure that explains a concept by providing its definition and examples.

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What is a Process Structure?

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A text structure that explains how to do something or the steps involved in a process.

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What is a Generalization?

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A text structure that makes a broad statement or conclusion based on specific examples.