Text Structures
This text structure involves the author presenting a problem and then offering one or more solutions.
What is Problem and Solution?
In writing or argument, this refers to the information, facts, or data used to support a claim or argument.
What is Evidence?
Found at the top of a page or document, this text feature usually gives the name or topic of the content.
What is a Title?
This sport, known as "America's pastime," is played with a bat and ball and includes positions like pitcher and catcher.
What is Baseball?
Mr. Marcuson's favorite superhero, this character is known as the Dark Knight of Gotham City.
Who is Batman?
This structure is used when an author explains the reasons why something happened, followed by its result.
What is Cause and Effect?
This refers to the main point or underlying message of a text that the author wants to convey to the reader.
What is the Central Idea?
This is a labeling feature often used to introduce a new section or topic within a text.
What is a Header?
This international event, held every four years, features a wide range of sports and is divided into Summer and Winter editions.
What are the Olympic Games?
Known for its large size and aquatic lifestyle, this is Mr. Marcuson's favorite animal.
What is a Hippopotamus (or Hippo)?
This structure is commonly used in how-to guides and recipes, outlining the steps to complete a task or process.
This is the primary argument or stance that the author is trying to prove in their writing.
What is an Author's Claim?
Slightly less prominent than a header, this text feature provides additional information about the section that follows.
What is a Subheader?
Known for its use of a black and white ball, this sport is the most popular worldwide and is known as football in most countries
What is Soccer (or Football)?
This color, often associated with happiness and sunshine, is Mr. Marcuson's favorite.
What is Yellow?
Authors use this structure to describe the similarities and differences between two or more things.
What is Compare and Contrast?
This term describes a response where an author or speaker counters an opposing argument or viewpoint.
What is a Rebuttal?
This is a brief description or explanation accompanying an image or illustration in a text.
What is a Caption?
This sport involves two teams trying to score points by getting a ball into the opposing team's basket, often played on a court.
What is Basketball?
Featuring elements of magic, otherworldly settings, and mythical creatures, this is Mr. Marcuson's favorite genre.
What is Fantasy?
This text structure provides a detailed portrayal of a person, place, thing, or event.
What is Description?
This is an argument made to oppose another argument, typically used to show the complexity of an issue.
What is a Counterargument?
This visual element is often used in texts to provide a graphic representation of the topic being discussed.
What is a Picture?
Known as the "fastest game on two feet," this sport combines elements of basketball, soccer, and hockey, often played on a field.
What is Lacrosse?
Famous for "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart," this author is Mr. Marcuson's favorite.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?