Text Structure

What is Order and Sequence in Text Structure?

• A text structure that presents information randomly without any specific order.

• A text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or stages.

• A text structure that focuses on comparing and contrasting different ideas.

• A text structure that summarizes the main points of a text.

Example of Problem and Solution: What structure is used to explain air pollution and ways scientists are trying to reduce it?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison and Contrast

• Chronological Order

Example of Cause and Effect: What structure is used to describe what happens to teeth if you eat too much sugar?

• Cause and Effect

• Comparison and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

Why is understanding text structure important?

• It helps readers memorize texts better.

• It allows readers to skip sections of the text.

• Understanding text structure helps readers comprehend and analyze texts more effectively.

• It makes reading more enjoyable.

What are some common text structures?

• Description, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution

• Narrative, Expository, Persuasive

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Summary, Analysis, Review

What is Problem and Solution in Text Structure?

• A text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

• A narrative style that focuses on character development and plot twists.

• A format that lists events in chronological order without any conflict.

• A method of writing that emphasizes descriptive language and imagery.

What is Text Structure?

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

• Text structure is the style of writing used by an author to convey their message.

• Text structure is the emotional tone of a piece of writing.

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

What is Description in Text Structure?

• A text structure that summarizes the main idea of a passage.

• A text structure that provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

• A text structure that compares and contrasts two or more subjects.

• A text structure that presents a sequence of events or steps.

How can you identify the text structure of a passage?

• By analyzing the author's writing style and tone.

• By looking for signal words, the organization of information, and the main ideas presented.

• By summarizing the passage in your own words.

• By identifying the target audience of the text.

What signal words might indicate a Cause and Effect structure?

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

• 'however', 'although', 'but', and 'yet'

• 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'

• 'in addition', 'moreover', 'furthermore', and 'also'