1. Text Structure Powerpoint
Includes:
21 Slides
15 Printable Posters
5 Video Clips
Kid-Friendly Language
Created by:
Not Just for Elementary

2. the way an author organizes information in a text
Text Structure
the way an author organizes information in a text

3. the author provides lots of details to give the reader mental pictures
Description
My magic potion contains some of these enchanting ingredients: unicorn sparkles, rainbow particles, and a hair from the Easter Bunny.
the author provides lots of details to give the reader mental pictures

4. Magical phrases to look for:
Description
Magical phrases to look for:
For example
For instance
Such as
Including
To illustrate
Characteristics

5. Description
Topic
Detail

6. Description

7. Cause & Effect
If you eat plenty of fruits and veggies, then you won’t need to visit me as often!
the author shares ideas, events, or facts as a cause, then tells what happens as a result

8. Examine the text for these words:
Cause & Effect
Examine the text for these words:
Therefore
Because
If…then So
Since
This led to
As a result
Cause/Effect
Consequently

9. Cause & Effect
Cause
Effect

10. Cause & Effect

11. If it’s a slow night, I bring this mallet along to “help.”
Problem & Solution
If it’s a slow night, I bring this mallet along to “help.”
the author presents a problem and explains one or more solutions to fix the problem

12. Problem & Solution Seek out these words: Dilemma If…then So that
Answer is
Problem/Solution
Solve

13. Problem & Solution
Problem
Solution

14. Problem & Solution

15. the author lists steps or events in the order in which they happen
Sequence
First I rolled out the dough. Then added sauce, cheese, pepperonis, and vegetables. Finally, I baked it in the oven.
the author lists steps or events in the order in which they happen

16. You’ll know it’s a recipe for sequence if you see these words:
Then
Next
Before
After
Finally
Later
Now
Previously
First, Second, Third…

17. Sequence
Event

18. Sequence

19. Both jackets are great, but the one on the right costs $200 more.
Compare & Contrast
Both jackets are great, but the one on the right costs $200 more.
the author gives the similarities and differences between two or more things

20. Browse for these words:
Compare & Contrast
Browse for these words:
Similar
Different
Alike
In comparison
Same
Although
As well
Either…or
But
On the other hand
However

21. Compare & Contrast
Difference
Similarities

22. Compare & Contrast