Text Structure Review (Notes)

Informational Text Structure
(notes) - 13

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• The author organizes the passage by stating an event and explaining possible reasons why it happened

• The author organizes focuses the passage

  on the similarities 

  and differences of 

  two or more things.

• The author organizes the passage by identifying a problem and showing possible solutions 

Cause & Effect

Compare & Contrast

Problem & Solution

• Cause & Effect

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Match

Match the text structures with the correct description.

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• The author organizes events in the passage in the order in which they happened (time order)

• The author organizes a procedure in the passage by including a list of steps to follow.

• The author organizes the passage by providing  information, details, 

  or characteristics about 1 thing or idea

  specifically.  

Chronological order

Sequential order

Description

• Chronological order

• Sequential order

• Description

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Multiple Choice

Identify the text feature.

• hyperlink

• caption

• subheading

• footnote

Multiple Choice

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

• it explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

• It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

• it provides the meaning of a word

• It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

Multiple Choice

An author would use the following diagram in order to...

• explain how shark fins look

• explain how dolphin fins look

• compare and contrast a shark fin to a dolphin fin

• show which type of fin is better for cutting the water

Multiple Choice

What graphic feature is shown in this example?

• photograph
• table
• map
• diagram

Multiple Choice

Text Structure: Explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step

• description

• cause and effect

• chronological order

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Text Structure: Differences and similarities of two or more things are discussed

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Text Structure: A difficulty is described and an answer is offered

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Text Structure: Information is organized in order of time

• problem and solution

• sequence

• chronological

• description

Multiple Choice

Text Structure: An action and its results are discussed

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• description

Multiple Choice

includes the signal words:

-if/ then

-because

-as a result

-consequently

• Problem/ Solution
• Cause and Effect
• Comparison
• Sequence

Multiple Choice

signal words include:

-actual dates

-actual times

• chronological order

• sequence

• description

• problem and solution

Multiple Choice

includes signal words:

-however

-on the other hand

-like

-similarly

• cause and effect
• description
• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

Acoustic and Electric Guitars

As broad as their sounds are, there are several very distinct similarities and differences between electric and acoustic guitars. For instance, both utilize the use of a body for the neck to attach to and a neck with frets for finger placement. An acoustic guitar needs no amplifier to make its sound loud enough to be heard. However, an electric guitar is very hard to hear without an amplifier. An electric guitar requires the use of an amplifier to transport the sound though pickups that are secured in the body. . The genre of the music frequently dictates which type of guitar should be used.

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• cause/effect

• chronological order

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

Forest fires are dangerous, but CAN BE PREVENTED by not burning debris in dry weather.

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• description

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

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!

• Compare & Contrast

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Sequence / Chronological

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

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.

• Problem and Solution

• Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

How to Tie a Shoe

First, take the two strings in each hand. Make a loop with one string. Wrap the other string around the loop. Pull the other string through the back of the loop towards the front to form another loop. Pull tight.

• Sequential

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to future generations to do something.

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

Multiple Choice

Identify the text structure:

Mrs. Dean is a teacher. She loves 80's music and has 2 children. She is full of energy because she drinks so much coffee.

• sequence

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• description

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