Informational Text Structure
The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Logging has caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild. Which text structure is used in this paragraph?
What is cause and effect?
This gives the heading and beginning page number of each section of the book
What is a table of contents?
This feature helps the reader see details in something small
What is a close-up?
What does the map show you?
It shows the location of__________
However or Similarly
What is compare and contrast?
Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold desserts are very dry, but unlike hot desserts, cold desserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold desserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot desserts. Which text structure us used in the paragraph?
What is compare and contrast?
This helps the reader chunk smaller parts that are related to the heading
What is a subheading?
This text feature is a photo or drawing that shows the parts of something
What is a diagram?
Find a caption and point to it. How does the caption help you better understand the image?
The caption helped me understand the image by_________
If...then
As a result...
Therefore
Because
What is cause and effect?
I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all my chores are finished, I can go outside to play.
What is sequencing?
This tells the reader what the section they are reading is about
What is a heading?
A balloon with text printed inside - the bubbles contain dialogue or more information related to the topic
What is a word bubble?
Find and point to a boldfaced word. Why do you think that word was bolded?
It is bolded because ________________
First
After
Next
Finally
What is a sequence?
Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.
What is called compare and contrast?
A type or print that has thick heavy lines used for emphasis or for certain words to stand out
What is boldfaced print?
A small section of text next to a longer article
What is a sidebar?
Find and point to a diagram or chart.
What information does it tell you?
It tells me________________
For example
Such as
What is a description?
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound or dog family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. Which text structure is used in the paragraph?
What is a description?
The words that describe a picture or photograph. They give short descriptions of pic or photo
What are captions?
A tool that organize information. It is used to describe the order in which events happened
What is a timeline?
Find and point to a photograph or picture. What does the picture show and why did the author include this photo or pic?
It was included because_________
Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time. One way to prevent this issue it to put your homework in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another solution is to leave yourself a note on the door. 1)Which signal word was used to clue you in and 2)What text structure is used in this paragraph?
1)What is solution?
2)What is problem and solution?