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 piece of writing. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include cause and effect, problem and solution, order and sequence, and compare and contrast.

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

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, missing school (cause) can lead to lower grades (effect).

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What are clue words for cause and effect?

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Clue words for cause and effect include: consequently, as a result of, so, and therefore.

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What does 'order and sequence' mean in text structures?

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'Order and sequence' organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, showing steps or events in the order they happen.

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What are clue words for order and sequence?

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Clue words for order and sequence include: first, next, then, and last.

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

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'Problem and solution' presents a problem and then explains how to solve it. For example, a problem might be a lack of clean water, and the solution could be building a water filtration system.

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What are clue words for problem and solution?

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Clue words for problem and solution include: problem is, solve, and solution.

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

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'Compare and contrast' shows how two or more things are similar (compare) and different (contrast). For example, comparing cats and dogs.

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What are clue words for compare and contrast?

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Clue words for compare and contrast include: similar, common, and different.