ELA: 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 main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Sequence 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often used in instructions or processes.

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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 is Cause and Effect text structure?

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Cause and Effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and examples to create a vivid picture.

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Example of Sequence text structure: How to make a sandwich.

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1. Gather ingredients. 2. Spread mayonnaise on bread. 3. Add lettuce and tomato. 4. Top with another slice of bread.

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Example of Compare and Contrast: Cats vs. Dogs.

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Cats are independent and often groom themselves, while dogs are social and require regular walks.

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Example of Cause and Effect: Rain causes flooding.

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When it rains heavily, the ground cannot absorb all the water, leading to flooding.