Text Structure Elements

Front

Central Idea

Back

The main point or underlying message of a text.

Front

Title

Back

The name of the text, usually reflecting its central idea or theme.

Front

Subtitle

Back

A secondary title that provides additional information about the content.

Front

Heading

Back

A title at the head of a section or page that indicates the topic of that section.

Front

Supporting Detail: Who

Back

Information about the people involved in the text.

Front

Supporting Detail: What

Back

Information about the events or actions taking place in the text.

Front

Supporting Detail: How

Back

Explanation of the manner or process by which something happens in the text.

Front

Supporting Detail: Why

Back

Reasons or explanations for events or actions in the text.

Front

Supporting Detail: Where

Back

Information about the location or setting of events in the text.

Front

Supporting Detail: When

Back

Information about the timing or period of events in the text.