Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Sequence 4. Problem and Solution

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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'Compare and contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. For example, comparing cats and dogs.

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What is 'sequence' in text structure?

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'Sequence' is the order in which events happen. It often uses words like first, next, and finally.

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in text structure?

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'Problem and solution' presents a problem and then explains how to solve it. For example, 'The problem is littering; the solution is to recycle.'

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Give an example of a text that uses cause and effect.

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An example is a text explaining how pollution (cause) leads to climate change (effect).

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Give an example of a text that uses compare and contrast.

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An example is a text comparing apples and oranges, discussing their taste, color, and nutritional value.

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Give an example of a text that uses sequence.

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An example is a recipe that lists the steps to make a cake in order.

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Give an example of a text that uses problem and solution.

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An example is a text discussing how to reduce plastic waste and suggesting using reusable bags.