Text Structure-Definition
Signal Words
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Text Structure-Visual
Informational Passage
100
Shows how two or more things are alike and/or how they are different
Compare and Contrast
100
first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, following, now, soon, later
Chronological, Sequence, or Order
100
Text structure is how the author ________________
the information in the book.
organized
100
Problem and Solution
100
How to Use the Microscope
1. Plug in the lamp.
2. Place a sample of what you wish to observe on a slide.
3. Adjust the mirror so it reflects light from the room up into the objective lens.
4. Place your slide with the specimen directly over the center of the glass circle on the stage.
5. With the LOW POWER objective lens placed over the slide, use the coarse focus knob.
6. Look through the eyepiece with one eye while closing the other eye.
7. Use the fine focus knob to fine.
Sequence
200
Tells about a problem and then gives one or more ways to solve the problem.
Problem and Solution
200
question is, dilemma is, to solve this, one reason for, the problem is, one answer to this is
Problem and Solution
200
When you read a recipe, you expect the steps to be listed in some kind of _______________.
order or sequence
200
Cause and Effect
200
Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. It is usually made from dairy products, such as milk and cream, and often combined with fruits or other ingredients and flavors. It is typically sweetened with sugar or sugar substitutes.
Description
300
Similar to problem and solution, the author presents how something is related or causes another thing to happen
Cause and Effect
300
same as, similar, alike, as well as, both, not only, but also, instead of, either...or, different from, as opposed to, on the other hand
Compare and Contrast
300
Identifying text structure can help a reader retell or ________________ the information they've read.
summarize
300
Chronological, Sequence or Order
300
Passing Classes
A lot of students have been failing classes. These students wouldn’t be failing classes if they studied more, asked questions, tried harder, and went in for extra learning. Even though a lot of students fail classes, they have many options if they want to pass.
Problem and Solution
400
Describes items or events in order or tells the steps to follow to do something or make something
Chronological, Sequence, or Order
400
so, because, since, therefore, if...then, as a result of, this led to, may be due to, consequently, for this reason
Cause and Effect
400
In a book with a Description text structure, it is loaded with information and it is up to the reader to determine what he/she thinks is _______________ enough to remember.
important or interesting
400
Compare and Contrast
400
Wood Thrush vs. Robin
The wood thrush is a cousin to the robin. Both birds lay eggs that are a pretty turquoise blue. When robins are babies, they have spotted chests like the wood thrush. And both kinds of birds migrate in the winter. However, there are some differences. The wood thrush prefers deep forests, while the robin can live in towns and backyards. The wood thrush builds a neater nest than the robin. Both birds are fun to see flying around.
Compare and Contrast
500
With lots of details or facts listed about a certain subject, this one is one of the most common type of text structure.
Description
500
to illustrate, characteristics, an example, such as, to begin with, for instance
Description
500
A Compare and Contrast text structure presents similarities and _____________ about two or more things, concepts or ideas.
differences
500
Description
500
Wood Thrush Population
The number of wood thrushes is declining, or going down. A main cause of this decline is habitat loss. The wood thrush is losing habitat in two places—the United States and Central America. In the United States, forests are being turned into shopping centers, developments, and factories. As a result, the wood thrush has fewer places to build nests and raise young. In Central America, tropical rainforests are being cut down to make room for farms. This means that migrating wood thrushes have trouble finding territory for the winter months.
Cause and Effect