Text Structures

Text Structures

Review

Poll

Which of these do you need more help with?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• None, I understand them all

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER

• Explains how things happen in order

• Also called "Sequence" or "Time Order"

Multiple Select

Pennsylvania has many historic sites. You can visit Revolutionary war sites, like Valley Forge. You can also visit important locations from the Civil War, like Gettysburg. Finally, you can also see the site of the first oil well in Titusville. Pennsylvania has many neat places to visit.

Is this written in chronological order?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Through the ages, Pennsylvania has seen many interesting events. The state was founded in 1681 by William Penn. Later, Pennsylvania was the site of important Revolutionary War battles. After that, Pennsylvania was home to new factories during the Industrial Revolution.

Is this written in chronological order?

• Yes

• No

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

• Explains how two things are similar and different

• Compare: Similarities

• Contrast: Differences

Multiple Choice

The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

Which words show you they are COMPARING the birds?

• Both

• While

• Differences

• On the other hand

Multiple Select

The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

Which words show you they are CONTRASTING the birds?

• Both

• Differences

• On the other hand

• Common

Cause and Effect

• Explains how one event leads to another

• Uses words like cause, effect, as a result, consequently, so

Multiple Choice

Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

What is the EFFECT?

• Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests.

• They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing.

• As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

Multiple Choice

Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests. They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing. As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

What is the CAUSE?

• Baby painted turtles spend all winter in their nests.

• They have special chemicals in their blood that can keep their blood from freezing.

• As a result, baby painted turtles can survive freezing temperatures!

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

• Explains a problem

• Shows one or more solution to the problem

Multiple Choice

Park School had a terrible problem. Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides. Teachers had to spend time every day taking care of the arguments. Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution. They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.

What is the SOLUTION?

• Park School had a terrible problem.

• Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides.

• Teachers had to spend time every day taking care of the arguments.

• Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution.

• They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.

Multiple Choice

Park School had a terrible problem. Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides. Teachers had to spend time every day taking care of the arguments. Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution. They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.

What is the PROBLEM?

• Park School had a terrible problem.

• Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides.

• Finally, one teacher came up with a great solution.

• They bought another set of slides that everyone could enjoy.

Poll

Which text structures do you need more help with?

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• None, I understand them all!