Exploring Informational Text Structures in English

Teacher Sheila introduces informational text, explaining its structures: description, sequence, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution. Each structure is detailed with examples and signal words. The lesson concludes with a quiz to reinforce learning.

What does the term 'structure' in the context of texts refer to?

• The font and style used in the text

• The length of the text

• The physical appearance of the text

• The organization and arrangement of content

Where can informational texts typically be found?

• Novels and short stories

• Magazines and science books

• Fictional movies

• Poetry and plays

What is the purpose of 'signal words' in description texts?

• To identify the type of text structure

• To lengthen the text

• To illustrate the main idea

• To confuse the reader

Which words indicate a sequence structure?

• Since, because, thus

• First, next, finally

• Problem, solution, resolved

• Likewise, unlike, but

What type of text structure would be used to describe the growth stages of toads?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Problem and Solution

What does a compare and contrast structure highlight?

• Problems and solutions to an issue

• Steps in a process

• Similarities and differences between concepts

• Causes and effects of an event

Which structure is used when discussing reasons and outcomes?

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

Which signal words help identify a cause and effect structure?

• Because, therefore, thus

• Similar, different, unlike

• First, next, last

• Issue, problem, resolved

What is the main focus of a problem and solution text structure?

• Discussing similarities and differences

• Listing steps in a chronological order

• Describing a topic in detail

• Identifying issues and proposing solutions

Which example fits a problem and solution structure?

• Comparison of Earth and Mars

• Steps of a toad's development

• Farmers using greenhouses to grow crops in cold weather

• Description of Mars' surface