1. Word cloud
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Name one way that authors structure text?
2. Slide
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Text structure is the way in which a text is organized. It can help you better understand the text and make connections. Different types of text structure include description, sequence, and compare/contrast.
Understanding Text Structure
3. Slide
60 seconds
Main Idea: The most important point or thought about a topic. Supporting Details: Information that explains or adds details to the main idea. Text Structure: The way a text is organized to help the reader understand the author's message.
Concepts:
4. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the main purpose of using text structure when reading?
5. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the different types of text structure and how can you identify them?
6. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are signal words for cause and effect?
7. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are signal words for order and sequence?
8. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are signal words for problem and solution?
9. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are signal words for compare and contrast?
10. Word cloud
60 seconds
What are ways you can tell it is description?
11. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a funny looking monster trying to brush its teeth with a really big toothbrush, while standing on one foot.
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of the 'compare and contrast' text structure?
- To explain how two or more things are alike and different
- To persuade the reader to believe a certain point of view
- To describe a topic in detail
- To sequence events in order
13. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of the 'cause and effect' text structure?
- To explain why something happened and what resulted from it
- To entertain readers with an interesting story
- To give instructions on how to do something
- To describe a topic in detail
14. Poll
60 seconds
'Problem and solution' text structure is used for what purpose?
- To present a problem that needs to be solved, followed by possible solutions
- To entertain readers with interesting characters
- To explain facts about something
- To explain how two or more things are alike and different
15. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of 'chronological order' text structure?
- It presents information in time order, from earliest to latest.
- It presents information by grouping related ideas together.
- It presents information as if you were looking at a picture.
- It presents information using cause-and-effect relationships.
16. Poll
60 seconds
How does descriptive text differ from most other types of texts?
- Descriptive texts focus on describing people, places, objects or events.
- Descriptive texts tell stories that have a beginning, middle, and an end.
- 'Descriptive texts are written only for entertainment purposes.'
- ' Descriptive texts provide instructions on how to do something.'
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