Analyzing Text Structures

Analyzing Text Structures

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is text structure?

Back

Text structure refers to the way an author organizes information in a text. Common structures include cause and effect, sequence, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'Cause and Effect' structure.

Back

A cause and effect structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect). For example, 'The heavy rain (cause) led to flooding (effect).'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'Sequence/Order' structure?

Back

Sequence/Order structure presents information in a specific order or timeline. It often includes steps or events that occur one after another.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain 'Compare and Contrast' structure.

Back

Compare and contrast structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects. For example, comparing cats and dogs.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'Problem and Solution' structure entail?

Back

Problem and solution structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions. For example, 'The problem of pollution and ways to reduce it.'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify an example of Cause and Effect in a text.

Back

An example is: 'The lack of rain (cause) resulted in a drought (effect).'

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using Sequence/Order in writing?

Back

The purpose is to guide the reader through a series of events or steps in a logical manner, making it easier to understand the progression.

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