Understanding Text Structures Video/Quiz

What is the purpose of text structure in writing?

• To make the text look longer

• To organize the author's vacation photos

• To confuse the reader

• To help convey the message of the text

Which structure would an author use to show similarities or differences?

• Problem-Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronology

What transition words might be used in a compare and contrast structure?

• But, both, however

• First, next, last

• Problem, solution, difficulty

• Because, so, as a result

What structure explains the reason something happened and its consequences?

• Problem-Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Chronology

Which transition words are associated with the sequence of events?

• Problem, solution, difficulty

• Because, so, as a result

• But, both, however

• Before, first, next

Which structure would an author use for a step-by-step guide?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem-Solution

• Chronology

How does a problem-solution structure help the reader?

• By explaining how to solve a problem

• By comparing two elements

• By describing the cause of an event

• By showing the order of historical events

What is the importance of identifying text structures?

• To improve spelling

• To better understand the information

• To learn about the author's life

• To write a biography