Organizing Information with Text Structure Clues

This video tutorial teaches how to organize information in non-fiction texts using text structure clues. It explains different text structures like time order, compare and contrast, and cause and effect. The video highlights common mistakes students make, such as ignoring text structure. An example about pizza is used to demonstrate how to identify and use time order structure to categorize information. The tutorial concludes with steps to effectively organize information by recognizing text structure clues.

What is the purpose of using text structure clues in non-fiction texts?

• To reduce the length of texts

• To enhance the creativity of the text

• To improve writing speed

• To organize information effectively

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What does 'text structure' refer to in non-fiction writing?

• The length of the text

• The font and size of the text

• The complexity of language used

• The style used to organize writing

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Which text structure involves discussing similarities and differences?

• Cause and effect

• Time order

• Compare and contrast

• Sequential order

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Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure mentioned?

• Time order

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Narrative

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What common mistake do students make regarding text structure?

• Ignoring the text structure

• Focusing too much on text structure

• Confusing different text structures

• Using incorrect text structures in essays

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What clue suggested the use of a time order structure in the pizza article?

• Comparisons between pizzas

• Use of technical terms

• Descriptions of pizza toppings

• Mention of various dates

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What year was deep dish pizza mentioned as being invented?

• 1943

• 1905

• 2000s

• 1700s

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How did the teacher suggest organizing information about pizza from the article?

• By the chronological order mentioned

• By the origin countries of pizza

• By the size of pizzas mentioned

• By the popularity of pizza types

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What is the first step in organizing information using text structure?

• Looking for text structure clues

• Writing a summary

• Grouping similar topics

• Creating an outline

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Which group ate pizza in the 1700s according to the article?

• Farmers

• Royalty

• Artisans

• Fishermen

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