Understanding Text Structures in Reading

Miss Hans introduces a reading workshop focused on identifying text structures to help students determine important information. The lesson reviews text structures like problem and solution, cause and effect, and chronological order. Students apply these concepts to analyze a text about the Boston Tea Party, identifying causes and effects. The lesson concludes with instructions for students to continue reading and taking notes using text structures.

What was the main focus of the previous lesson before starting the new reading workshop?

• Writing a summary of the American Revolution

• Gathering sources for a research project

• Learning how to use an iPad

• Discussing the importance of note-taking

Which of the following is NOT a text structure mentioned in the lesson?

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

• Narrative and dialogue

• Chronological

Why is it important to identify the text structure when reading?

• To improve vocabulary

• To organize notes and understand the text better

• To memorize the text

• To write a book report

What was the initial text structure identified in the Boston Tea Party text?

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronological

What event led to the colonists' anger in the Boston Tea Party text?

• The election of a new governor

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The arrival of new settlers

• The passing of the Tea Act

What action did the Sons of Liberty take in response to the Tea Act?

• They dumped tea into the harbor

• They organized a peaceful protest

• They held a town meeting

• They wrote a letter to the king

Which key phrases indicate a cause and effect structure in the text?

• Above and below

• Because and therefore

• Before and after

• First and last

What is the main takeaway from the lesson on text structures?

• Text structures are not important for note-taking

• Text structures assist in organizing and understanding information

• Text structures are only used in historical texts

• Text structures help in writing essays

What are students encouraged to do after the lesson?

• Memorize the text structures

• Continue reading and apply text structure skills

• Write a summary of the lesson

• Create a presentation on the American Revolution

What academic vocabulary was emphasized in the lesson?

• Research methodology

• Historical context

• Literary devices

• Text structure