Text Structure Signal Words
Key words and phrases include "issue", "because of", and "solve"
What is a Problem/Solution Text Structure
the words next to or underneath a picture that explains what it is about
What is a caption?
Which text structure uses a venn diagram?
What is Compare/Contrast Text Structure
Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural marvels. Both create deadly conditions, but in different ways. Tornados are likely to damage people and property with their high winds, which go up to 300 miles per hour, but hurricanes are generally more feared for their flooding. Also, hurricanes can produce tornados, which makes them quite dangerous.
What is Compare/Contrast.
A text structure in which the author explains how two or more things are alike and/or different
What is Compare/Contrast text structure?
Possible key words include "first," "next," "then," "before," and "later."
What is a Sequence or Chronological Text Structure
alphabetical listing of subjects, people, and places in a text
What is the index?
Which text structure uses a web?
What is a Descriptive text structure
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form. The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions. Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado. Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.
What is Cause/Effect
A text structure in which the author lists one or more causes or events and the resulting consequences.
What is Cause/Effect?
Uses signal words like "however," "differ", "similarly", "unlike"
What is Compare/Contrast Text Structure
A hand-drawn picture that helps the reader visualize
Drawing or Illustration
Which text structure uses a timeline?
What is Chronological or Sequence?
The twist is a dance inspired by rock and roll music. To do the Twist, first stand with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. The upper body may be squared to the knees and hips, or turned at an angle so one foot is farther forward than the other. Then, hold your arms out from your body, bent at your elbow. Next, rotate your hips, torso, and legs as a single unit with your arms staying more or less stationary. Every so often, lift one leg off of the floor for styling. Now you’re doing the twist!
What is Sequence.
A text structure in which an author puts items or events in order, or tells the steps to follow to do something or make something.
What is Chronological Order?
Uses signal words "As a result," "Because of this," and "leads to."
What is Cause/Effect Text Structure
What is the name of the compare/contrast graphic organizer?
Venn diagram
A mobile phone is lost every second by some estimates. A 2011 survey shows that about 22% of Americans have lost a mobile phone. When a person loses their phone, they don’t just lose a device that may have cost as much as $600, they also lose phone numbers, photos, and sensitive information. If the phone isn’t locked and it gets lost or stolen, someone may use it to commit identity theft.
Perhaps the worst part about this is that it can be prevented. Today’s smart phones have free applications that allow you to find your lost phone using GPS signals. Even if you cannot retrieve your phone, you can use these applications to delete your data so that you are less likely to become a victim of identify theft. Losing your phone feels horrible, but if you take the time to install a phone-finding app, you’ll be much better prepared to deal with it.
What is Problem/Solution.
A text structure in which an author tells the reader about a problem (and sometimes says why there is a problem). The author then gives one or more possible solutions.
What is Problem/Solution?
This text structure uses a lot of adjectives and phrases like "for example" and "characteristics of...."
What is a Descriptive Text Structure
Text boxes that appear in the margins of the text and contain background information, definitions, or critical thinking questions.
What is a Side Bar?
Which TWO text structures use a concept map?
problem solution and cause and effect
Volcanoes are a feared and destructive force for good reason. A volcano is like a pressure valve for the inner earth, but they can also be very beautiful. One part of the volcano that people rarely see is the magma chamber. The magma chamber is way beneath the Earth’s bed rock. It is tremendously hot. Running from the magma chamber to the crater of the volcano is the conduit. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the outer world. At the top of the volcano is the the crater. This is where the magma exits. Volcanoes are a beautiful yet dangerous natural phenomenon.
What is Descriptive?
A text structure in which a vivid, detailed description of something is given to help the reader form a mental picture.
What is Descriptive text structure?