Identifying Text Structures Flashcard

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include cause/effect, problem/solution, chronological, sequence, and description.

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What does 'cause/effect' text structure mean?

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In a cause/effect text structure, the author explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

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Give an example of a cause/effect text structure.

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An example is: "The heavy rain caused flooding in the streets." Here, the rain is the cause, and the flooding is the effect.

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What does 'description' text structure mean?

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In a description text structure, the author provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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Give an example of a description text structure.

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An example is: "The monarch butterfly has bright orange wings with black lines and white spots." This describes the butterfly's appearance.

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What does 'problem/solution' text structure mean?

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In a problem/solution text structure, the author presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of a problem/solution text structure.

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An example is: "Car crashes are dangerous. The government made a law requiring seatbelts to keep people safe." The problem is car crashes, and the solution is the seatbelt law.

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What does 'chronological' text structure mean?

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In a chronological text structure, events are presented in the order they occur, often using time markers.

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Give an example of a chronological text structure.

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An example is: "First, the sun rises. Then, it gets warmer. Finally, the sun sets." This shows the sequence of events.