Text Structures

What is a text structure?

• A method of organizing information in a written work that helps readers understand relationships between ideas.

• A type of literary device used to enhance storytelling.

• A specific format for writing essays and reports.

• A technique for summarizing information in a concise manner.

Identify the text structure: 'Prerau has studied the effects of daylight saving time on traffic accidents and street crime: both decreased. Voter turnout increased.'

• Cause Effect

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem Solution

Identify the text structure: 'This type of writing considers similarities and differences.'

• Compare & Contrast

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological Order

• Problem & Solution

What type of text structure is used when events are presented in the order they occur?

• Chronological

• Descriptive

• Comparative

• Expository

Identify the text structure: 'The steps to bake a cake are as follows: first, gather ingredients; next, mix them.'

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

How can recognizing text structures improve reading comprehension?

• By understanding the organization of a text, readers can better anticipate the flow of information and make connections between ideas.

• It allows readers to memorize the text without understanding it.

• It helps readers to skip sections of the text that seem unimportant.

• It encourages readers to read faster without focusing on details.

What are clue words that indicate chronological order?

• first

• later

• suddenly

• before

What are some common clue words for cause and effect?

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

• however, in addition, for example, and consequently

• although, despite, in contrast, and similarly

• first, next, finally, and additionally

What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structures?

• To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• To summarize the main idea of a text.

• To analyze the author's purpose in writing.

• To identify the chronological order of events.

What is a spatial/description text structure?

• It organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often used in descriptive writing.

• It presents information in a chronological order, focusing on events over time.

• It compares and contrasts two or more subjects, highlighting their similarities and differences.

• It provides a cause-and-effect relationship between events or ideas.