1. Text Structure 8 th Grade

2. Text structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized. This strategy helps you understand that a text might present a main idea and details; a cause and then its effects; and/or different views of a topic. Definition of Text Structure

3. Types of Text Structure There are five different types of text structure.  Sequencing  Chronological order  Compare/Contrast  Cause/Effect  Problem/Solution

4. Sequencing Sequencing describes the order of events or how to do or make something. Step by step process Examples of words that identify sequence are  First  Second  Next  Then  After What are some other words that you can think of that identify sequence?

6. Get married Chronological Order Similar to sequencing, chronological order looks at events and the dates. Information is organized in order of time. Chrono = timeLogic = order  timelines Boy meets girl Fall in Love

8. Compare/Contrast The author explains how two or more things are alike and/or how they are different. Examples of words that identify compare/contrast are  Alike  Different  Same as  As well as  Either  Both  Differs from

10. Cause and Effect The author lists one or more causes or events and the resulting consequences or effects. Purpose is to explain why or how something happened, exists, or works. Cause = What made it happen? Effect = What happened? Examples of cause and effect words are:  As a result  Therefore  Since  So  Because of  why

12. Problem and Solution The author states a problem and lists one or more solutions to the problem. Pros and cons of the solution may also be stated. Examples of Problem and solution words are  Problem is  Dilemma is  Solved  Question  therefore

14. Tips to Identify Text Structure 1.Ask, “ what is the author doing in this paragraph? ” Put it in your own words. 2.Have a hunch? Use a graphic organizer to see if the info fits. 3.Look for signal words.

15. What kind of text structure is used in this paragraph?

17. Basketball and hockey are two of the most popular sports in the country. They have many things in common. For one, they are both team sports, and they both require players to advance to a goal on their playing surface. However, hockey requires players to a stick to advance the puck to a goal. Basketball requires players to control a ball with their hands to a basket. What kind of text structure is used in this paragraph ?

20. Watch this video and figure out which of the 5 text structures best fits what is happening. Be quiet and keep your ideas to yourself until the end of the video. Cause and effect Problem and solution Chronological Sequence Compare and Contrast