Text Structures (RI7.5)

Text Structures

LI: We are defining and identifying the five key text structures and their signal words used in informational text so that we can better understand the purpose and main idea of different informational texts.

Text Structures

SC: I will know I am successful when:

• I can define each text structure

• I can identify the signal words used in each text structure

• I can determine the structure used in short text examples

How do we know that this paragraph is an example of description? What are the details?

What are the key words that allow us to know that this is compare and contrast?

How do we know this is a sequence of events?

What is the problem? What solution is suggested?

What is the cause? What is the effect?

Poll

Now that we have reviewed the definitions and signal words for each text structure, are you ready to test your skills with some guided practice?

• I am 100% ready to go!

• I am not very confident, but I'm ready to try!

• I would like to review the definitions again before guided practice!

Multiple Choice

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

Multiple Choice

Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

Multiple Choice

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

Multiple Choice

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

Multiple Choice

Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Order

Poll

After participating in the guided practice, how confident are you in your knowledge and skills for informational text structures?

(1 - not confident at all / 5 - very confident)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Now that you have reviewed each text structure and completed some practice with the class, it's time to try some practice on your own!

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Go to IXL and begin JP2!

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I will come around to answer questions and check on your progress soon!

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Let's keep practicing!