text structures
"Understanding the informational text structures gives readers a better shot at determining important information when reading nonfiction. If students know what to look for in terms of text structure, they grasp the meaning more easily."
Nonfiction Matters, by Stephanie Harvey
Nonfiction Matters, by Stephanie Harvey
DescriptionSensory and descriptive details help readers visualize information. It share the who, what, where, when and how of a topic /subject.
Problem and SolutionProblem and Solution is a pattern of organization where information in a passage is expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue (a problem) and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue (solution or attempted solution).
sequenceChronological texts present events in a sequence from beginning to end - How-To texts fall in this category and organize the information in a series of directions.
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Cause and effectParagraphs structured as cause and effect explain reasons why something happened or the effects of something. These paragraphs can be ordered as causes and effects or as effects and then causes.
Compare and contrastCompare and Contrast is a text structure where the similarities and differences of two or more things are explored. It is important to remember that with the compare and contrast text structure the text should be discussing similarities and differences.
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