Text Structures STAAR

Which text structure offers a timeline or sequence?

• Description

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

What type of text structure examines similarities and differences between subjects?

• Sequence

• Problem/Solution

• Comparison

• Maps

What is the purpose of the 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

• To describe a person, place, or thing

• To list terms alphabetically

• To organize ideas by importance

• To show how one event leads to another

In the following paragraph, what is the main text structure present? This course covers grammar, literature, composition, vocabulary development, and spelling. Development of reading skills, writing, and language concepts are stressed. Students focus on literary and informational pieces including plays, novels, and poetry and develop writing skills through multiple compositions. Additionally, this course is for students who have demonstrated superior skills and who are sufficiently motivated to accomplish challenging assignments. It is an in-depth study of literary and informational pieces such as poetry, plays, short stories and novels. Students also concentrate on language acquisition, critical thinking skills, and advanced composition.

• Compare & Contrast

• Sequential Order

• Definition

• Problem & Solution

What is the text structure of this paragraph?

• description

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• sequence and order

What does "Text Structure" refer to?

• The length of sentences in a text

• The font and size of the text

• The organizational patterns for writing

• The cover design of a book

Which genre of literature is most text structures designed for?

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

• Data Analysis

• Creative Writing

Which text structure is used to describe the characteristics of a subject?

• A) Chronological

• B) Description

• C) Cause and Effect

• D) Problem and Solution

What type of text structure is used to present a problem and then offer a solution?

• A) Sequence

• B) Cause and Effect

• C) Problem and Solution

• D) Description

In a text that explains how to perform a task step-by-step, which text structure is being used?

• A) Compare and Contrast

• B) Sequence

• C) Description

• D) Cause and Effect