Text Structure Definitions
Which text structure discusses a problem and how to solve it?
a. problem and solution
b. description
c. cause and effect
a. problem and solution
What is the text structure?
Cats are similar to lions. They are both felines. They both have sharp teeth. However, a cat is much smaller than a lion.
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
compare and contrast
What signal words help you infer the text structure?
I needed to choose my topic first. Next, I researched information about my topic. Finally, I organized my information into a presentation.
First, next, finally
We have had our cat for six years. He is soft, and he lets us play with him. He is a good pet, and we are fond of him.
What is the meaning of fond?
like
strong preference
loving attachment
Sarah was over the moon when she found out she had made the soccer team after such a hard try out.
What does "over the moon" mean?
very happy
Which text structure explains what happens and why it happens?
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
What is the text structure?
Cats often have lots of energy and will play for a long time. As a result, they take many naps.
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
cause and effect
What signal words help you infer the text structure?
The volcano was enormous, with a wide crater, steep rocky sides, and thick clouds of smoke rising from its top.
enormous, wide, steep, thick
I could not lift the box by myself. I asked two of my friends to come and assist. All three of us moved the box out of the way.
What is the meaning of assist?
help
Ethan was feeling blue after his best friend moved away.
What does "feeling blue" mean?
sad
Which text structure gives the order of events or list of steps?
a. cause and effect
b. sequence
c. description
b. sequence
What is the text structure?
The golden retriever was friendly and energetic, with soft fur, floppy ears, and a long tail that wagged whenever someone approached.
a. sequence
b. compare and contrast
c. description
c. description
What signal words help you infer the text structure?
Cats are similar to lions. They are both felines. They both have sharp teeth. However, a cat is much smaller than a lion.
both, however
The actor in the monster movie was very frightened. When he saw the monster coming at him, his whole body began to tremble.
What is the meaning of tremble?
shake
Dad told me to hold my horses when I tried to leave before everyone was ready, so I had to wait patiently.
What does "hold my horses" mean?
slow down, hold on
Which text structure explains how things are alike and different?
a. problem and solution
b. cause and effect
c. compare and contrast
c. compare and contrast
What is the text structure?
If you don't get enough sleep, then it could affect your memory, ability to pay attention, and performance in school.
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
cause and effect
What signal words help you infer the text structure?
The students had an issue with finding enough computers, so the teacher worked to solve this by creating a sign-up schedule. It was fixed when everyone had a chance to use a computer.
issue, solve, fix
The little boy was new in the group. When we gave out the fruit during recess, I could tell that he wanted some. He did not ask for any because he was too timid.
What does timid mean?
shy or nervous
The classroom clock crawled toward lunchtime, making the students feel like the minutes were passing very slowly.
What does it mean that the clock "crawled"?
Time moved slowly
Draw the graphic organizer you would use with a compare and contrast text structure.
Venn Diagram
What is the text structure?
Animals spend different amounts of time sleeping. Humans sleep about eight hours a day compared to giraffes who sleep less than two hours a day. On the other hand, brown bats sleep almost 20 hours a day.
a. compare and contrast
b. cause and effect
compare and contrast
What signal words help you infer the text structure?
Since the storm was severe, the game had to be canceled. As a result, the players went home early.
since, as a result
The movie was predictable because everyone knew exactly how it would end.
What does predictable mean?
easy to know or guess before it happens
When the referee made the wrong call, the fans blew their tops and shouted because they could not believe he made such a poor call.
What does it mean to "blow your top"?
lose your temper, get very angry