Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the flow of information.

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What is Chronological Order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur, using words like first, next, then, and last.

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened (the cause) and the results of that event (the effect).

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Example of Chronological Order:

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To make a sandwich, first, take two slices of bread. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice. Then, add jelly on top. Finally, place the second slice of bread on top.

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Example of Problem and Solution:

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The park was too dirty. The solution was to organize a community clean-up day.

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Example of Compare and Contrast:

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Cats and dogs are both popular pets. Cats are usually more independent, while dogs often require more attention and training.

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Example of Cause and Effect:

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It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect).

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What signal words indicate Chronological Order?

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Signal words include first, next, then, last, before, and after.