Text Structure- 5th Grade

Text Structure- 5th Grade

Introduction to text Structure

What is it?

Text structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized.

Sequence

Words like:  first, next, after that, then, last

Problem and Solution

Words:  because, since, this led to (they discuss a problem and what has been done)

Compare and Contrast

Words: both, similar, but, same

Cause and Effect

Don't get this confused with problem and solution!!!

Description

I always use this as the last option.  If nothing else fits... it is description.

Test Your Knowledge!!!

(This is just a practice!!!)

Multiple Choice

I do my chores each Saturday.

First, I fold the laundry and put it away.

Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

After that, I empty all the garbage cans and

the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are

finished, I can go outside to play.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

Today more people are connected to

the internet than ever before, not only at

home, but also on mobile devices such as

smartphones and tablets. Many of these people

now get their news from the internet rather than

reading newspapers. As a consequence, many

newspapers have gone out of business.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

We hear talk about greenhouse gases that weakens our atmosphere's ability to let the heat from the sun escape earth. Many modern conveniences, like automobiles, emit toxic gases into the air we breath. One solution to this growing problem is to walk or ride a bike whenever possible. Walking or riding a bike reduces toxic emissions released into the air by about three pounds per mile. Additionally, bikes do not need other toxic products like brake and transmission fluids, or antifreeze; which create more pollution. Walking or riding bikes are just a few simple ways to help improve the air we breathe.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

Electricity can flow through some kinds

of materials, but not through others.

Materials that electricity can flow through are

called conductors. Metal and water are both

conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity

cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic,

glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

Beagles are medium-sized members

of the hound family. Beagles generally

make good pets because they are intelligent,

good-natured, and good with children. Beagles

are also quite playful and need a great deal

of exercise.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

An earthquake that occurs under the

ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is

a series of giant waves that can cause a great

deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when

it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach

and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run

to higher ground as fast as you can.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco

because he often fell asleep in class. She

decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the

problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas

suggested that an earlier bedtime might help

Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would

not need to sleep during class.

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast