RL 6.5 Text structure

RL 6.5 Text structure

by Shalanda Hathorne

​what is text structure?

​A “structure” is a building or framework.

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​“Text structure” refers to how a piece of text is built.

​what is text structure?

Builders use different types of structures to build different things. ​​​

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​A skyscraper, for example, is a different kind of structure from a house.

​what is text structure?

Writers use different structures to build their ideas.​​​

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​Each text structure communicates ideas in a different way

​Chronological order

​chronological order can be used by authors to explain how things happen in order.

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​Signal words

​Description

​Explains a topic, idea, person, place or object by listing characteristics, feature, and examples that describe it.

​Signal words

• ​For example

• ​For instance

• ​such as

• ​in addition

• ​characteristics are

• ​to illustrate

• ​in fact

Problem and solution ​

​presents a problem and one or more solutions to problems. The text also may present Pros and cons to a situation.

​Signal words

• ​problem

• ​conflict

• ​dilemma

• ​possible solution

• ​reason

• ​the question is

​Cause and effect

tells the cause or causes of an events and their effects.

​Signal words

• ​because

• ​but

• ​so

• ​as a result

• ​therefore

• ​this leads to

• ​if

• ​then

• ​effects of

• ​may be due to

​Compare and contrast

​explains how two more topics are similar and how they are different.

​Signal words

• ​different

• ​similarly

• ​both

• ​ in contrast

• ​although

• ​on the other hand

• ​similar to

Multiple Choice

To explain/describe a person, place, thing or idea...

• description
• sequence
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect

Multiple Choice

Volcanoes are a feared and destructive force for good reason. A volcano is like a pressure valve for the inner earth, but they can also be very beautiful. One part of the volcano that people rarely see is the magma chamber. The magma chamber is way beneath the Earth’s bed rock. It is tremendously hot. Running from the magma chamber to the crater of the volcano is the conduit. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the outer world. At the top of the volcano is the the crater. This is where the magma exits. Volcanoes are a beautiful yet dangerous natural phenomenon.

What is the text structure of the above paragraph?

• sequence/chronological

• compare and contrast

• descriptive

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

Multiple Choice

What is chronological order?

• Sequence of events/ time order

• random events

• Unknown events

Multiple Choice

Identify the problem in the passage: Lynn has a test tomorrow, but she also has a track meet tonight. She needs to study so she can get an A on the test. Lynn knows she won't be running in every race. Therefore, she concludes that she can study in between her races.

• Lynn needs to study, but she also has a track meet.

• Lynn needs to run fast enough to beat her rival.

• Lynn doesn't want to run her race.

• Lynn will run every race.

Multiple Choice

Our apartment is on the 11th floor, therefore, we have a great view of the city.

Our apartment is on the 11th floor is the...

• Cause

• Effect

• Inform

• Persuade

Multiple Choice

Name the red part of the sentence.

There was a car accident on the highway, so we arrived late to school.

• Cause

• Effect

Multiple Choice

What does chronological order mean?

• the arrangement of events by time

• the arrangement of events by the order of importance

Multiple Choice

True or False: Only a speech can be in chronological order.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Compare is to explain how something is similar to something else.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?

• KWL Chart

• Brainstorming Web

• Venn Diagram

• T-Chart

Multiple Choice

Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. How are Alaska and Hawaii similar?

• Alaska and Hawaii are both states.

• Alaska is cold and Hawaii is hot.

• Alaska is not apart of the United States and Hawaii is.

• They both have cold climates.