Text Structures Check For Understanding

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What is a text structure?

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

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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

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Define 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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In a cause and effect structure, the writer explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Define 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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In a problem and solution structure, the writer presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Define 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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In a compare and contrast structure, the writer discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'Order and Sequence' text structure.

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In an order and sequence structure, the writer presents information in a specific order, often chronological, to show how events or steps occur.

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Example of Cause and Effect:

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"Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance." (Cause: frequent absences; Effect: lower grades)

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Example of Problem and Solution:

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"Wild chimpanzees are rapidly disappearing. Some people are trying to solve this problem by saving their habitats." (Problem: disappearing chimps; Solution: saving habitats)

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Example of Compare and Contrast:

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"While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits, they are different colors and have very different tastes." (Comparison: both are citrus; Contrast: different colors and tastes)

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Example of Order and Sequence:

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"Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM, make my bed, brush my teeth, and take a shower." (Sequence of morning activities)