Understanding Text Structure and Main Ideas in Historical Texts

What is the main purpose of historical texts as described in the passage?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories

• To inform or persuade readers about past events

• To provide a detailed analysis of modern events

• To compare historical events with current events

Which text structure is used to explain why events happen in historical texts?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Chronology/sequence

• Problem and solution

What is the benefit of recognizing text structures in historical texts?

• It helps readers memorize dates and events

• It enhances writing skills and reading comprehension

• It allows readers to skip unnecessary details

• It focuses solely on the author's personal viewpoint

Which signal words indicate a cause-and-effect structure in historical texts?

• First, then, finally

• Because, as a result

• Similarly, in contrast

• For example, such as

What approach should educators take to teach text structure effectively?

• Introduce the concept after reading

• Provide examples only before reading

• Model writing that uses specific structures

• Focus solely on the main idea without details