Text Structure 1
What is Text Structure?
How information in a passage is organized.
Some people confuse this with cause and effect.
Problem and solution
This Text Structure usually has steps to follow.
Sequence
Which text feature is written under a picture to explain what it shows?
A caption
What are some key words for the compare and contrast text structure
similar, alike, different, than, both, on the other hand
What are some keywords for the sequence text structure
What is first, second, third, last
What are some keywords that represent the problem and solution text structure?
So, because of, solve, issue, dilemma, lead, problem
Which text feature helps you find information quickly by telling you where topics are in the book?
Table of contents
What text structure would this be: Scones are delicious but can be somewhat unhealthy. Using yogurt or whole wheat flour can make this baked good healthier while maintaining flavor. Skipping the sweet glaze for a dusting of powdered sugar or no topping at all is another suggestion. Your scones will still be delicious.
Problem & Solution text structure (introduces the problem of unhealthiness, offers a solution - different ingredients)
What is this structure?
To make scones, first mix your dry ingredients together (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt). Next, grate the butter and mix it into the dry ingredients. Whisk heavy cream, egg, and vanilla together and pour over dry ingredients and butter mix. Mix thoroughly.
Sequence text structure (one topic, steps, time, and order relationship words)
What is this structure? The issue is some garbage rots away quickly, but some things decompose slowly. However, some of the things that break down slowly can be recycled.
Problem & solution
Why do authors use text features in nonfiction texts?
To help readers understand and find information more easily
What text structure is this?
Scones are a type of baked good that can be made with a variety of flavors. They contain baking powder, which allows them to rise, and are typically cut into triangles. Sometimes, scones are topped with a sweet glaze.
Description text structure (one topic with various details)
Identify the cause and effect in this text
Scones have a flaky texture due to several key ingredients. The first of these is butter and how the butter is added to the mixture. Grating or cutting the butter into small pieces will create layers of fat (butter) and the rest of the dough. Another reason for this delicious flaky texture is the baking powder. Baking powder is a leavening agent, which means it creates gas. This gas makes the scone rise during baking.
Cause & Effect text structure
Effect - flaky texture
Causes - butter and baking powder
What is this structure? Scones and muffins are both baked goods that can be sweet or savory. However, scones more closely resemble biscuits because of how the butter is “cut” into the dry ingredients and the baking powder. Muffins have a softer texture than cake.
Compare & contrast text structure (two topics, comparison transition words)
At the end of a nonfiction book, you find a list of words in alphabetical order with page numbers.
What text feature is this?
Index
What is the text structure of this passage?
Littering is a major issue in many communities. Trash left on streets and in parks not only makes areas look unpleasant but also harms the environment. Animals can accidentally eat litter or get trapped in it, which may lead to injuries or even death. To address this problem, cities have started organizing community clean-up events where volunteers collect trash from public spaces. Additionally, schools and organizations are educating people about the importance of recycling and disposing of waste properly. Some cities have also placed more trash and recycling bins in public areas to encourage proper disposal.
Problem and Solution
What is the text structure?
Wolves and coyotes are both members of the canine family, but they have some key differences. Wolves are generally larger, with a thicker build and a bushier tail, while coyotes are smaller and have a thinner, sleeker appearance. Wolves typically live in packs and rely on teamwork to hunt large animals like deer, whereas coyotes are often solitary or form small family groups and hunt smaller prey like rabbits. Despite these differences, both wolves and coyotes are highly intelligent animals that use their sharp senses to survive in the wild.
Compare and Contrast
What is the text structure?
The coral reef is a vibrant underwater ecosystem filled with life and color. It is made up of tiny animals called coral polyps, which form hard skeletons that create the reef’s structure. The reef is home to a variety of creatures, such as clownfish, sea turtles, and octopuses. Brightly colored fish dart among the coral branches, while larger predators like sharks patrol the waters. The reef itself is covered in vivid shades of pink, purple, yellow, and green, making it one of the most visually stunning habitats on Earth.
Description
Name two text features you would expect to find in a nonfiction book about animals and explain why they are helpful.
Example: Diagrams help explain body parts; captions explain pictures.
(Any logical explanation earns full points.)