Cause and Effect Text Structure

The video explains how authors use text structures, focusing on the cause and effect structure. It describes how to identify causes and effects, provides examples, and lists cue words that signal this structure. The video also offers strategies for understanding cause and effect texts, emphasizing the use of questions to enhance comprehension. It highlights that causes can lead to multiple effects and vice versa, using examples like animal extinction.

What is meant by 'text structure' in informational writing?

How can a reader determine the cause of an event when reading?

What are some examples of cue words that indicate cause and effect structure?

Explain the relationship between causes and effects in informational texts.

What strategies can improve comprehension of cause and effect texts?