Text Structures Central Idea

Text Structures Intro

Text structures organize and communicate information in different ways. As a reader we are always on the lookout for the meaning behind the words.

Narrative VS Expository or Informational

There are two types of writing narrative (tells a story) and expository or informational that gives information. The styles look very different.

Multiple Select

Which of the following would you find in a narrative piece?

• headings

• subheadings

• characters and setting

• tables and index

Multiple Choice

What would you find in an expository piece?

• character

• setting

• plot

• subheadings

Fill in the Blanks

What do we call what a piece is mainly about?

Multiple Choice

Bats are mammals that can fly. They give birth to live babies. Their bodies are covered in hair. Many people think they are birds because they fly, but they are incorrect.

What is the main idea?

• give birth to live babies

• covered in hair

• bats are mammals

Multiple Choice

Bats are mammals that can fly. They give birth to live babies. Their bodies are covered in hair. Many people think they are birds because they fly, but they are incorrect.

Which is a detail from the text?

• bats are mammals

• covered in hair

• I like bats.

Open Ended

Share something you learned about Central Idea or descriptions.

Multiple Choice

I woke up this morning and realized I was late for school. I quickly got dressed and brushed my teeth. Thankfully I made it on time!

This is an example of a:

• narrative

• expository

Multiple Choice

Cats are felines. They are in a different class of animals than dogs. Felines are very agile.

This is an example of:

• narrative

• expository

Poll

Did you learn anything from this lesson?

• yes

• no