Exploring Text Structures in Writing

Why is planning important for authors when writing non-fiction texts?

• It makes their handwriting neater.

• It helps organize their ideas and structure their writing.

• It ensures they have enough paper.

• It helps them write faster.

What is a text structure?

• A method for drawing diagrams.

• A framework for organizing a piece of writing.

• A type of building material.

• A way to improve handwriting.

Which signal word is commonly used in a description text structure?

• Because

• However

• For instance

• First

What is the main purpose of a description text structure?

• To compare two things.

• To list steps in a process.

• To show cause and effect.

• To describe a topic in detail.

What is another name for the sequential text structure?

• Causal

• Comparative

• Chronological

• Descriptive

Which signal word is used in a sequential text structure?

• Similarly

• Therefore

• Next

• In addition

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast text structure?

• To explain the cause of an event.

• To describe events in order.

• To show how two or more things are alike and different.

• To list features of a topic.

Which graphic organizer is commonly used for compare and contrast?

• Web

• Venn diagram

• Timeline

• Flowchart

What does a cause and effect text structure show?

• The relationship between an event and its outcomes.

• The details of a topic.

• The steps to complete a task.

• The similarities between two things.

Which signal word is used in a problem and solution text structure?

• Consequently

• Similarly

• First

• For instance