I can identify and write seven different kinds of text structures -- without using my notes -- especially the ones highlighted here. - description/definition
- sequence
- chronological
- cause and effect
- compare/contrast
- problem and solution
- classification
--State Standards Writing 2a, Reading Informational Text 5
TS 2. Make sure you have these signal words in your notes.
Your notes will provide you with words to use when you write, so get as many as you can.
Your notes will provide you with words to use when you write, so get as many as you can.
Text Structure
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Signal Words
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Description/definition
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For example, to illustrate, characteristics of, for instance
such as…, to begin with, an example, characteristics are, is
•It emphasizes sizes, shapes, colors, and details.
*Look for the topic word (or a synonym or pronoun) to be repeated. |
Sequence
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before, after, first, second, next, then, finally, following,
not long after, now, soon, when, previously, etc. |
Chronological
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before, after, first, second, next, then, finally, following,
not long after, now, soon, in the end (dates, years, times, etc.) |
Cause and Effect
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as a consequence, reasons why, so, because, since, therefore, if…then, this led to,
as a result, may be due to, effect of, consequently, for this reason |
Compare/Contrast
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alike, different, same as, similar, resemble, as well as, not only…but also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, however, although, more than, less than, on the contrary,
as opposed to |
Problem/Solution
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dilemma, question is…, the puzzle is…, to solve this…,
one answer is…, issue, |
Classification
*Look for the overall topic word to be repeated. | categories, characteristics, classes, classify, divide, dimensions, elements, features, groups, kinds, methods, aspects, (numbers), parts, sorts, types, ways |
For many signal words and questions in Spanish, see the second page of this document:
https://staff.rockwood.k12.mo.us/hermachcheryl/9lamaterials/Documents/LA_TextStructureSignalQuestions.pdfIf you would like extra practice, try this Text Structure Online Quiz: http://www.quia.com/quiz/1137258.html
In case you didn't get all the notes from the PowerPoint, here it is:
More examples: TS 3. Beach Ball Text Structure
Here is a graphic with a particular text structure:
Text Structure: Which one is this?
graphic organizers: http://www.cheney268.com/learning/organizers/TextStructures.htm
http://gettingsmart.com/2014/11/standards-spotlight-mastering-reading-standard-5/
