Identifying Text Structures in Non-Fiction Reading

What is the main purpose of teaching text structures to students?

• To help them understand and remember nonfiction texts better

• To make them read faster

• To improve their spelling

• To help them write better essays

Which of the following best describes a text with a description structure?

• It presents a problem and then offers a solution

• It lists events in chronological order

• It introduces a topic and describes it one trait at a time

• It compares and contrasts two or more items

In an argument structure, what typically follows the initial claim?

• Several reasons supported by evidence

• A list of events

• A detailed description

• A comparison of two ideas

Why is it important for students to practice using text structures in every class?

• To ensure they can transfer the skill to different content areas

• To improve their handwriting

• To prepare for standardized tests

• To make their teachers happy

What is the first step in teaching text structures according to the video?

• Using graphic organizers to teach each structure one at a time

• Reading a book

• Watching a video

• Giving students a test

Which text structure is recommended to be taught first?

• Comparison

• Problem/Solution

• Cause & Effect

• Description

What is a superordinate structure?

• A minor detail in the text

• The main, overall structure used to organize a text

• A list of signal words

• A type of graphic organizer

What should students do once they have studied structures in shorter, simpler pieces?

• Read a novel

• Take a test

• Build their awareness of superordinate and subordinate structures

• Write an essay

Why is it important for all teachers to use common terms when discussing text structures?

• To prepare for exams

• To make the lessons longer

• To ensure students understand that text structures can be applied to any kind of nonfiction reading

• To confuse students

Where can teachers find tools to teach text structures?

• In a magazine

• In a textbook

• On the cultofpedagogy.com website

• In the school library