Text Structures
This text structure gives many details and/or characteristics on a specific topic
Description
Title
This tool gives the reader a visual
Images or Photos
Golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers are two very popular dog breeds. Both make excellent family pets. They have important differences, though. For example, golden retrievers have long hair and Labradors have smooth coats.
Compare and Contrast
This text structure gives the details of events in the order of which they happened
Sequence of Events or Chronological Order
This tool has sentences that describe a photo or image
Caption
This tool contains bolded words that state what the section will be about
Headings or Subheadings
The first step in making anything is to read the recipe. Next, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. Then gather your supplies. Measure out each ingredient according to the recipe.
Chronological Order or Sequence of Events
This text structure discusses and issue and ways to fix it
Problem and Solution
This tool contains important information from outside sources that support the topic or central idea.
Quotes
This tool contains a simplified drawing or graphic.
Diagrams
The playground at the park is covered with litter. It’s not a nice place to be anymore. More trash cans are needed, and people need to start cleaning up after themselves.
Problem and Solution
This text structure discusses the similarities and differences between 2 or more topics
Compare and Contrast
This tool gives the reader the topics/headings and page numbers where they can be found
Table of Contents
This tool lists new or important words with their definitions
Glossary
Staying up late can lead to a lack of restful sleep. Not getting enough sleep has some potentially harmful effects. Without proper rest, a person’s brain cannot function at its best. The same is true for the body.
Cause and Effect
This text structure gives the reader a reason or event and the effects from it
Cause and Effect
This tool tells the reader what page you can find specific information
Index
This tool emphasizes important words or phrases
Bold, Italics, and Underlined Words
Ellie lived in a large house at the end of the street. The house had two stories and a wrap-around porch. For many years, the building was yellow until Ellie got bored and repainted it bright pink.
Description