Understanding Text Structures

Understanding Text Structures

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education, Instructional Technology

3rd - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

Used 1+ times

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The video tutorial reviews five different text structures: description, cause and effect, sequence, compare and contrast, and problem and solution. Each structure is explained with examples and key clue words. The tutorial also includes a sorting activity to reinforce understanding of these structures.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a description text structure?

To provide detailed information about a topic

To compare two different subjects

To explain the reasons behind an event

To list events in chronological order

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a description text structure?

Comparing two different types of cars

Explaining why plants need sunlight

Listing the steps to bake a cake

Describing the features of a smartphone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clue word is commonly associated with cause and effect?

Finally

Because

First

Similarly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a cause and effect structure, what does the 'effect' refer to?

The similarities between two subjects

The sequence of events

The main topic of discussion

The result of a specific cause

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a sequence text structure primarily focus on?

Describing a single topic in detail

Listing similarities and differences

The order in which events occur

Solving a problem

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which text structure would you use to outline historical events?

Description

Problem and solution

Cause and effect

Sequence

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which graphic organizer is often used for compare and contrast?

Bubble map

Timeline

Flowchart

Venn diagram

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