Understanding Text Structures

What is the main reason narrative texts are easier for students to follow?

• They include illustrations.

• They use complex vocabulary.

• They have a consistent organization.

• They are shorter in length.

Which text structure is used when an author wants to explain how something works?

• Descriptive

• Cause-Effect

• Procedural

• Compare-Contrast

If an author wants to highlight the differences and similarities between two subjects, which text structure should they use?

• Problem-Solution

• Descriptive

• Procedural

• Compare-Contrast

What should students analyze to determine the text structure used by an author?

• The introduction, body, and transitions

• The author's biography

• The publication date

• The length of the text

Why is it important for readers to understand text structures?

• To break information into manageable chunks

• To improve their vocabulary

• To write their own stories

• To memorize the text