Understanding Text Structures

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.

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

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

Which clue word is commonly associated with cause and effect?

• Finally

• Because

• First

• Similarly

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

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

Which text structure would you use to outline historical events?

• Description

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Sequence

Which graphic organizer is often used for compare and contrast?

• Bubble map

• Timeline

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

What is a key feature of compare and contrast text structure?

• Providing a solution to a problem

• Listing items in a category

• Describing a single event in detail

• Highlighting similarities and differences

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

• To list items in a category

• To compare two different ideas

• To identify a problem and propose a solution

• To describe a series of events

Which text structure involves identifying an issue and resolving it?

• Description

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast