TEXT STRUCTURES
What text structure shows events in the order they happen?
Chronological order
Which text feature tells what a section is mostly about?
Heading
What is one common purpose for writing an informational text?
To inform
What does “context” mean in a text?
The situation or background around the text
What relationship is shown in: flood → damage?
Cause and Effect
Which text structure explains reasons and results?
Cause and Effect
What text feature helps readers quickly find definitions?
Glossary
Why might an author use bold words in a science article?
To highlight important vocabulary
How can the time period of a text affect its message?
It reflects the beliefs or events of that era
What relationship is shown in: wheel → car?
Part to Whole
An author compares two ideas using similarities and differences. What structure is this?
Compare and Contrast
Why would an author include a map in an informational text?
To help readers understand location or geography
How does using compare/contrast help an author explain two historical events?
It shows similarities and differences clearly
Why is geography important when reading about westward expansion?
It explains challenges like landforms and distance
What relationship is shown in: apple → fruit?
Item to Category
Why might an author choose problem/solution when writing about pollution?
To show an issue and how it can be fixed
How does a timeline help an author explain historical events?
It shows when events happened and their order
Why would an author organize a text using cause and effect instead of chronological order?
To focus on why events happened, not just when
How do historical events influence an author’s perspective?
They shape the author’s experiences and opinions
How does understanding cause/effect word relationships help comprehension?
It explains why something happened
How does using cause and effect help an author explain a chain of events in history?
It shows how one event leads to another and helps explain outcomes
How do captions and images work together to support an author’s purpose?
They give visual evidence and explain important details
Explain how an author might change text structure to persuade readers.
By organizing ideas logically to support an argument
Analyze how a natural disaster might change how an author develops a text.
It can affect tone, details, and focus of the text
Analyze how recognizing part/whole relationships can clarify technical texts.
It helps explain how systems or objects work together