Name That Structure
What is Sequential/Logical order?
Which text structure do these words signal?
Solve, suggest
Problem/Solution
On Saturday morning, Maya decided to make pancakes for her family. She gathered the ingredients and mixed the flour, milk, and eggs in a bowl. After heating the pan, she poured in the batter. A few minutes later, she flipped each pancake and served breakfast.
Sequential/Logical order
BONUS: What words gave it away?
Why do authors use text structures?
A) To make texts longer
B) To organize information so readers can understand it
C) To make every text funny
D) To add more characters
B) To organize information so readers can understand it
What is Cause & Effect?
Which text structure do these words signal?
First, next, then, finally
Sequential/Logical Order
Honeybees help many plants reproduce by carrying pollen from flower to flower. In recent years, some bee populations have decreased. With fewer bees available to pollinate plants, some crops may produce fewer fruits and seeds.
Cause & Effect
BONUS: What is the cause? What is the effect?
An author wants to explain how a caterpillar changes into a butterfly. Which text structure would work best?
A) Compare & Contrast
B) Sequential/Logical Order
C) Problem & Solution
D) Cause & Effect
B. Sequential/Logical Order
This structure explains how two or more things are alike and different.
What is Compare & Contrast?
Which text structure do these words signal?
Both, however, unlike, similar
Cause & Effect
Both dolphins and sharks live in the ocean and are excellent swimmers. Dolphins, however, are mammals that breathe air through blowholes. Sharks are fish and use gills to breathe underwater. Although they share the same habitat, their bodies work in very different ways.
Compare & Contrast
BONUS: What exactly is the author comparing about dolphins and sharks?
Which question would help you recognize a Cause & Effect text?
A) How are these things alike and different?
B) What happened and why did it happen?
C) What is wrong and how can it be fixed?
D) In what order did these events happen?
B) What happened and why did it happen?
What is Problem & Solution?
Which text structure do these words signal?
Because, so, as a result
Cause & Effect
During lunch, students noticed that the trash cans were overflowing with plastic bottles and containers. Teachers also noticed that many recyclable items were being thrown into the regular trash. The student council suggested adding clearly labeled recycling bins around the cafeteria and teaching students which items could be recycled.
Problem & Solution
BONUS: What is the problem? What is the solution?
An article has these headings:
The Problem With Plastic
Why Plastic Waste Is Increasing
One Way Communities Can Help
What structure will the article most likely use?
Problem & Solution