Text Structure
What is the structure used in the model text?
Chronological order
What is the hook?
The opening that grabs the reader’s attention
Why do writers use a hook?
To grab attention
“This event changed everything…”
Hook
Name TWO features of informative writing.
Any two (hook, thesis, facts, etc.)
What does chronological order mean?
Events arranged in time order
What is a thesis statement?
The main idea or central claim
Why is factual detail important?
To give accurate information
“This essay explains why…”
Thesis statement
Which feature comes after the hook?
Thesis statement
Which comes first in chronological writing: conclusion or background?
Background information
What is background information?
Extra details to help understand the topic
Why include expert quotations?
To add credibility
“According to a scientist…
Expert quotation
What type of detail is based on truth and evidence?
Factual detail
Why do writers use chronological order?
To show events clearly in sequence
What is a reason in informative writing?
A point that supports the main idea
Why include witness accounts?
To give real-life perspective
“I saw the whole thing happen…”
Witness account
What feature gives a personal experience of an event?
Witness account
Give one text that uses chronological structure.
Informative reports / narratives (accept similar)
What is a conclusion?
A summary of the main ideas
What is the purpose of the conclusion?
To summarize the incident
“In conclusion, the event shows…”
Conclusion
Put in order: Hook – Conclusion – Thesis
Hook → Thesis → Conclusion