TEXT STRUCTURES AND ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS
STAAR will ask you to be able to identify how the author has organized his/her ideas.
You will have to determine if the paragraph is written in:
1. Chronological order (Sequence) (Timelines): it tells you when things happen
Example: In 1969, the United States was the first country to place a human being on the Moon.
2. Compare and Contrast: it shows the similarities and differences between two different things.
Example: A mountain bike and a road bike are similar in that they both get the riders from point A to point B, or one place to another. However, experienced rides usually purchase each bike for their different purposes. A mountain bike is good to use for outdoor trails. On the other hand, a road bike uses your energy more efficiently on the roads.
3. Cause and Effect: it shows you how one event can cause another event to happen.
Example: Landslides happen as a result of heavy rain, volcano eruptions and earthquakes.
4. Problem/Solution: This text structure informs the reader of a serious problem and gives possible solutions to help fix the problem.
Example: Overfishing has caused a major problem in the Gulf of Mexico. One solution to the problem would be cutting back on the number of fishing licenses given out each year.
5. Main Idea: this text structure provides several supporting details about the main topic of the paragraph/passage.
Example: I enjoy mountain biking. (Main idea). Everytime I ride on my mountain bike, I am able to relax and forget about any worries I have for the day. It also provides me with a fun workout! (Supporting details)
6. Description/Describing in Detail: this text structure describes what things look like
Example: The shed was an 11x11 space with a wooden door that was nearly falling off. To the right of the door, there was a window with broken glass and cobwebs hanging around it. The floor was mostly dirt and there were weeds growing in the left corner of the shed.
You will have to determine if the paragraph is written in:
1. Chronological order (Sequence) (Timelines): it tells you when things happen
Example: In 1969, the United States was the first country to place a human being on the Moon.
2. Compare and Contrast: it shows the similarities and differences between two different things.
Example: A mountain bike and a road bike are similar in that they both get the riders from point A to point B, or one place to another. However, experienced rides usually purchase each bike for their different purposes. A mountain bike is good to use for outdoor trails. On the other hand, a road bike uses your energy more efficiently on the roads.
3. Cause and Effect: it shows you how one event can cause another event to happen.
Example: Landslides happen as a result of heavy rain, volcano eruptions and earthquakes.
4. Problem/Solution: This text structure informs the reader of a serious problem and gives possible solutions to help fix the problem.
Example: Overfishing has caused a major problem in the Gulf of Mexico. One solution to the problem would be cutting back on the number of fishing licenses given out each year.
5. Main Idea: this text structure provides several supporting details about the main topic of the paragraph/passage.
Example: I enjoy mountain biking. (Main idea). Everytime I ride on my mountain bike, I am able to relax and forget about any worries I have for the day. It also provides me with a fun workout! (Supporting details)
6. Description/Describing in Detail: this text structure describes what things look like
Example: The shed was an 11x11 space with a wooden door that was nearly falling off. To the right of the door, there was a window with broken glass and cobwebs hanging around it. The floor was mostly dirt and there were weeds growing in the left corner of the shed.
Class NotesDownload the files below to get the notes for Text Structures. These are the notes and power point that was used in class.
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Graphic OrganizersFollow this website to see the different graphic organizers for each text structure: http://www.cheney268.com/learning/organizers/TextStructures.htm
Test Yourself with JEOPARDYReview the different text structures by playing JEOPARDY with yourself or your friends. Click on the link below!!!
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Jan201004/game1264455595.php Or, take it even further by looking at these flashcards that give you several different vocabulary for text structures. http://quizlet.com/8837357/text-structure-review-flash-cards/ Text Structure Review Quiz http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en/Resources/Item/79056/text-structure-review-quiz#.T0L9TE-P3OU |