Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include descriptive, sequence, cause & effect, compare & contrast, and problem & solution.

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What does 'descriptive' text structure mean?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives.

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What is 'sequence' text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or timelines.

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What does 'cause and effect' text structure explain?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'problem and solution' text structure involve?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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What is an example of a descriptive text?

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An example of a descriptive text is a paragraph that describes a beautiful garden using vivid details.

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How can you identify the text structure of a passage?

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You can identify the text structure by looking for signal words like 'first', 'however', 'because', or 'for example'.

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What is a signal word for sequence?

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A signal word for sequence is 'first'.