Text Structure Review

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.

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What signal phrases are associated with description?

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Signal phrases for description include 'smells like', 'looks like', 'sounds like', and 'tastes like'.

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What signal phrases are associated with sequence?

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Signal phrases for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'after'.

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What signal phrases are associated with cause and effect?

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Signal phrases for cause and effect include 'due to', 'because of', 'as a result', and 'so'.

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What is a description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often used in instructions or narratives.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.