Text Structure
What is a common way writers organize information?
Title, Introduction, Conclusion, multiple more answers possible.
What does the root "struct" mean?
The root "-struct-" comes from Latin and means "to build". It is a morpheme, meaning it's a meaningful part of a word, and it requires other parts, such as prefixes and suffixes, to form complete English words
List two signal words for "description.
"for example" and "such as". These words indicate that the following information will provide examples or details to illustrate the main point being made about a person, place, or item
What do "similar" and "unlike" indicate?
"Similar" indicates that two or more things share a likeness or resemblance but are not identical
"Unlike" indicates dissimilarity or difference between things
Name a signal word for "compare and contrast."
alike, also, as well as, both, equally, in the same way, just as, like, likewise, same as, similar, similarly, and too. etc
Give an example of a word with "chron."
What signal word means "different"?
Signal words that mean "different" often indicate a contrast between ideas, such as however, but, unlike, on the other hand, yet, and in contrast. Other words that signal differences include though, although, and despite
Provide an example of compare and contrast text.
"Both cats and dogs are popular household pets, but while dogs are typically more active and require more social interaction, cats often prefer solitary play and can be more independent". This text compares cats and dogs by noting their shared characteristic as popular pets and contrasts them by highlighting differences in their activity levels and social needs.
What type of organizer shows a sequence of events?
Timeline
What does "graph" mean?
Identify a signal word for "chronological."
A common signal word for "chronological" order is "first", but other examples include "next," "then," "finally," "later," and words indicating specific dates or the passage of time. These words signal that events or actions are being presented in the order they occurred
What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?
is to analyze subjects by identifying both their similarities and differences to foster critical thinking, improve understanding, and enable informed decision-making
Define "problem and solution" in text structure.
Presents an obstacle or issue, followed by one or more proposed solutions to that issue, often with supporting details about the problem and the effectiveness of the solutions
Provide an example of a word that uses "struct."
"struct" is structure, which refers to a framework or arrangement of parts. Other examples include words like construct, meaning to build; destruction, meaning the act of causing damage; and instruction, which is an order or direction.
Name a signal word that indicates a problem.
A signal word that indicates a problem is "issue", but other common signal words for problems include "challenge," "dilemma," "difficulty," "obstacle," and "predicament
Identify a signal word that shows difference.
A common signal word that shows difference is "however". Other examples include "but", "in contrast", "on the other hand", "although", "whereas", "yet", and "conversely". These words indicate a contrast or a shift in the direction of thought, guiding the reader to see how ideas or subjects differ
What are signal words for "cause and effect"?
Because, since, due to, for this reason, therefore, consequently, as a result, if...then, so, leads to, and caused by. These words connect actions or events to the reasons they happen (causes) or the outcomes they produce (effects), helping readers understand relationships within a text
What does the root "chron" relate to?
Time
What signal word shows a result?
Signal words that show a result are transition words in the cause-and-effect text structure. Common examples include "as a result," "therefore," "thus," "consequently," and "hence". These words connect a cause or action to its outcome or implication, establishing a relationship between what happened and its outcome
How does compare and contrast help understanding?
by analyzing how items are similar and different, allowing for deeper insights into their unique characteristics, relationships, and the context they exist in