Text Structure 1
How information in a passage is organized.
Text Structure
Finish the sentence with parallel structure:
When Tiana realized her dad made lima beans and rice for dinner, she __________, claimed to feel nauseous, and excused herself from the table.
a) clutched her stomach
b) was clutching her stomach
c) did clutch her stomach
a) clutched her stomach
What are some key words for chronological/ sequential order text structure?
FIRST, SECOND, THIRD, LAST, AND THEN
This type of text examines the similarities and differences between two or more people, events, concepts, ideas.
What is Compare and Contrast
This text structure is made up of Time, Dates, and Order.
Chronological
Finish the sentence using parallel structure:
Emil kicked the back of Zuri's desk, _____________, and poked her arm with his pencil, but she would not bend to the side so he could see her quiz answers.
a) blew on her neck
b) he blew on her neck
c) blowing on her neck
a) blew on her neck
True or False:
Text structure organizes the text’s information which is like a house’s foundation that supports its whole structure.
True
Finish the sentence with parallel structure:
Desaray enjoys reading the book more than _______.
a) she watches the movie
b) she will watch the movie
c) watching the movie
c) watching the movie
What text structure is used below?
Rusty was born March 31, 2010. I became his mom on July 17 of the same year. We moved to Dayton, Ohio the very next month on August 10. School started a few days later, August 17, 2010
Chronological
What text structure would this be: When the students did not study the material, they performed poorly on the test.
Cause & Effect
Finsh the sentence with parallel structure:
When the weather outside is cold and ________, I like to be indoors.
a) starting to get windy
b) getting windy
c) windy
c) windy
What type of text structure was used in the following example?
The keyboard is the most widely used input device. It actually looks similar to a typewriter. Its features are standard character keys, function keys, special purpose keys, numeric keys, and cursor movement keys.
Description
Finish the sentence with parallel structure:
Yasir was excited about inviting people over, eating a good meal, and __________.
a) a game of cards
b) playing a game of cards
c) to play a game of cards
b) playing a game of cards
What text structure was used in the following example?
Computers were made to make works for individuals easier. That is, computers can quickly correct mistakes and even suggest possible corrections.
Cause and Effect
This type of text structure features gives the reader a mental picture of what is going on in the text.
Description
Finish the sentence with parallel structure
In preparation for his run, Amir _______________, put on a hat, and started his music.
a) was tightening his shoelaces
b) tied his shoelaces
c) did tighten his shoelaces
b) tied his shoelaces
What are some key words for the compare and contrast text structure
similar, alike, different, than, both, on the other hand
What is the text structure used in the text below.
A certain virus called NCOV or novel corona virus spread worldwide in 2020 affecting many countries economically and physically. Health practitioners of each country are finding solutions to stop its widespread. Hand washing with alcohol and wearing of masks may have prevented its spread.
Problem and Solution
Finish the sentence with parallel structure:
The teacher valued ___________
a) respect, honesty, and being on time
b) being respectful, honesty, and timeliness
c) respect, honesty, and timeliness
c) respect, honesty, and timeliness
Why is parallel structure important in writing?
Make writing more clear, organized, fluid, and readable