1. Open question
180 seconds
Should the structure of a text be tailored to individual readers to better meet their specific needs and preferences?
2. Word cloud
60 seconds
What is the main idea of a text?
3. Slide
60 seconds
Text structure helps readers understand ideas by showing relationships between pieces of information. Different text structures focus on different aspects, such as comparison, cause & effect, and chronological order. By recognizing text structure, readers can better understand and remember what they read.
Understanding Text Structure
4. Slide
60 seconds
Topic sentence: The main point or claim of a paragraph. It is usually found at the beginning of a paragraph and tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. Supporting Details: Specific facts, details, examples, and descriptions used to explain and develop a topic sentence. Conclusion: A summary of the main points and an answer to the main idea that was presented in the topic sentence.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
Text structure helps to make complex topics easier to understand by breaking them down into their component parts. Text structure is one of the most important elements of any text - it's what helps readers to understand the main ideas and make sense of the content. Did you know that the structure of a text can be used to determine the author's purpose and point of view? The same text can have different structures depending on the author's intended message!
Did you know?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What are the different types of text structure? Give an example of each.
7. Open question
300 seconds
How can text structure help you better understand a text?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How does text structure help you identify the main idea of a text?
9. Open question
300 seconds
How does text structure help you identify supporting details in a text?
10. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Create a drawing that shows the different stages of growing a plant, from a seed to a fully grown plant. Make sure to include the details of each stage, such as the shape of the leaves, the size of the stem, and other significant features. Use a variety of colors and textures to show the different stages.
11. Drawings
1260 seconds
Question: Can you identify the text structure of this sentence? 'The basketball player shot the ball, scoring three points for the team.' Clues: • Think about the way the sentence is organized. • Look for words like 'first', 'next', 'finally', etc. • Consider the relationship between cause and effect. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Group up with a partner and draw a graphic representation of the sentence's text structure. B. Write a sentence of your own and identify the text structure.
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main purpose of text structure?
- To provide information
- To organize ideas
- To create suspense
- To describe a character
13. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an example of text structure?
- Chronological order
- Metaphorical language
- Structured dialogue
- Cause and effect
14. Poll
60 seconds
Which is NOT an example of a text structure?
- Problem and solution
- Simile
- Comparison and contrast
- Narrative structure
15. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of a comparison and contrast text structure?
- To compare two or more ideas
- To create suspense
- To describe a character
- To provide information
16. Poll
60 seconds
Which of the following is an example of a problem and solution text structure?
- The student was struggling with her math homework and her teacher provided her with extra help.
- The teacher was giving a lecture on the history of the United States.
- The student was having trouble understanding the material and asked the teacher for help.
- The student was struggling with her math homework, so she decided to ask her parents for help.
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the three components of a description text structure?
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