Text Structure

What are the main types of text structures?

• Cause & effect, problem & solution, compare & contrast

• Narrative, expository, persuasive

• Fiction, non-fiction, poetry

• Introduction, body, conclusion

What is text structure?

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

• Text structure is the way in which a text is written to entertain the reader.

• Text structure is the use of complex vocabulary to enhance the text.

• Text structure refers to the length of paragraphs in a text.

What does 'compare & contrast' mean in text structure?

• It describes the chronological order of events.

• It highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• It focuses on the cause and effect relationship in a text.

• It summarizes the main idea of a text.

What are some signal words for problem & solution?

• problem, solution, and therefore

• cause, effect, and result

• introduction, body, and conclusion

• first, next, and finally

Why is it important to recognize different text structures?

• It helps readers memorize texts better.

• It allows readers to approach texts more effectively and enhances their comprehension skills.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any real benefits.

• It is only important for academic writing and not for other types of texts.

What does 'cause & effect' mean in text structure?

• It describes a sequence of events in a story.

• It shows why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

• It compares and contrasts two different ideas or concepts.

• It provides a list of items or steps in a process.

What does 'order & sequence' mean in text structure?

• It organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps or events.

• It presents information randomly without any specific order.

• It compares and contrasts different ideas or events.

• It summarizes the main points of a text.

What are some signal words for cause & effect?

• because, as a result, due to, and therefore

• however, in addition, although, and instead

• first, next, finally, and subsequently

• if, unless, when, and while

What are some signal words for compare & contrast?

• similar

• conversely

• in addition

• therefore

What are some signal words for order & sequence?

• first, next, then, and finally

• before, after, during, and later

• initially, subsequently, concurrently, and ultimately

• beginning, middle, end, and conclusion