Text Structure 1
Define text structure.
How the authors organizes the information in a text.
What nonfiction text structures are missing? Chronological, sequence, problem/solution, __________, _______________, _______________
cause/effect, compare/contrast, description
This type of text structure explains a problem and offers solutions to solve the problem
Problem/Solution
What is the text structure of this passage? Plastic trash in the ocean has become a serious problem for sea animals. Many animals mistake plastic for food and become sick. To help solve this problem, people are reducing plastic use, recycling more, and organizing beach cleanups.
Problem and Solution
What is a sequence structure? Provide an example.
A sequence structure lists events or steps in order; e.g., a recipe.
What nonfiction text structure would mostly be used to explain the thinking of the Northern and Southern states as they fought against each other during the Civil War?
Compare/contrast
This type of text structure describes how two or more things are the same and also how they are different
Compare / Contrast
What is the text structure of this passage? The Amazon Rainforest is one of the largest rainforests in the world. It is filled with tall trees, colorful birds, and many kinds of animals. The rainforest receives heavy rainfall and has warm temperatures all year long.
Description
Name two type of text structure that are commonly used in nonfiction writing.
Chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, proposition and support etc.?
What nonfiction text structure would mostly be used to discuss different ways that we can help the environment?
Problem/solution
What is the text structure of this passage? First, farmers plant pumpkin seeds in the spring. Next, the seeds begin to sprout small green plants. Then, yellow flowers grow on the vines. After that, the flowers turn into small green pumpkins. Finally, by fall the pumpkins are big, orange, and ready to be picked.
Sequence
What is the text structure of this passage? First, caterpillars hatch from tiny eggs laid on leaves. Next, they eat and grow bigger each day. Then, the caterpillar forms a chrysalis around its body. Finally, a butterfly emerges and flies away.
Sequence
How does the structure of a text help the reader?
t helps by providing a clear framework for the information which can help more easily understand the main idea.
This type of text structure describes and event and what happened because of that event.
Cause and Effect
What is the text structure of this passage? During the summer, a long drought hit the area. Because there was very little rain, the grass turned brown and dry. Farmers had trouble growing crops, and some plants died. As a result, people had to use water very carefully.
Cause and Effect
Heavy rain fell for several days in the town. Because the river overflowed its banks, water spread into nearby streets and homes. As a result, some families had to leave their houses until the water went down.
Cause and Effect
What kind of structure would most likely be used to explain what happens after a tornado?
Cause/effect
This type of text structure goes in order and can often be used to make time lines.
Chronological / Logical / Sequential Order
What is the text structure of this passage? Dolphins and sharks both live in the ocean and are excellent swimmers. However, dolphins are mammals that breathe air through lungs, while sharks are fish that breathe through gills. Dolphins give birth to live babies, but most sharks hatch from eggs.
Compare and Contrast
Both alligators and crocodiles are large reptiles that live near water. However, alligators usually live in freshwater, while crocodiles can live in saltwater. Their snouts also look different. Alligators have wider snouts, while crocodiles have narrow, pointed ones.
Compare and Contrast