Exploring Text Structures in Nonfiction

What is the primary purpose of text structures in informational texts?

• To reduce the importance of the text

• To make the text longer

• To ensure the text is structurally sound

• To confuse the reader

Which text structure is used to describe a topic and its characteristics?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Sequence

What keywords indicate the Sequence text structure?

• Because, since, if

• Problem, solution, solve

• Next, then, before

• Similar, different, unlike

Which text structure involves organizing events by time?

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

What causes the Leaning Tower of Pisa to lean?

• Poor construction

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds

• Soft soil

How was the leaning problem of the Tower of Pisa addressed?

• By rebuilding the tower

• By removing earth and adding weights

• By adding more floors

• By ignoring the lean

What is a key indicator of the Problem and Solution text structure?

• Chronological order

• Descriptions and characteristics

• Comparisons and contrasts

• Issues and resolutions

What does the Compare and Contrast structure focus on?

• Listing events in order

• Describing a single object

• Highlighting similarities and differences

• Explaining causes and effects

Which two structures were compared in the video?

• The Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty

• The Great Wall of China and the Pyramids of Giza

• The Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Washington Monument

• The Colosseum and the Parthenon

Why is understanding text structures important for readers?

• To better understand and retain information

• To critique the author's writing style

• To improve reading speed only

• To focus on the text's aesthetics