Text Structures

What type of text is this?

Butterflies and moths are often mixed up. When looking at them, it is easy to see why. They both have wings and antennae, and they both pull nectar from flowers. Moths are usually shorter than butterflies. Another difference, is they have thicker hair and fatter bodies. I can see why people often confuse butterflies and moths.

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Text that contains words like first, after, next, then, last, and finally are indicators of this type of text structure.

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This type of graphic organizer can be used to organize ideas with what type of text?

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What type of text structure is this?

Headaches can be caused by many things. Stress or nervous tension can lead to head pain. Additionally, headaches can happen from what someone eats. Some people get headaches because they are dependent on caffeine. Even strong smells can give someone a headache. So the next time you get a headache, consider if you got it from one of these reasons.

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Why is it important to think about the text structure when reading a text?

• It helps you know if you will enjoy the text you are reading.

• It tells you how long it will take to read the text.

• It helps you to understand the text better and the author's purpose for writing the text.

• It helps you learn more about the author.

If you see a sentence that has clue words such as "IF . . ., THEN. . .", this usually shows this type of text structure.

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There are many types of clouds. Cirrus clouds are feathery clouds. Cumulus clouds look like white fluffy cottonballs. Stratus clouds look like flat sheets of clouds. The clouds that often produce rain or snow are called Nimbus clouds. As you can see, there are different types of clouds. What type of cloud do you see in the sky today?

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This type of text discusses similarities and differences between two things.

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This type of text tells information about an issues or challenge and ways to fix it.

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This graphic organizer shows what type of text structure?

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