Exploring Text Structures in Non-fiction

What are text structures in non-fiction?

Text structures are the ways authors organize information in non-fiction to enhance comprehension.

Name the different types of text structures.

Description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution.

What is the purpose of using text structures?

To help readers understand and comprehend the information presented by organizing it effectively.

What is a 'Text Structure Map'?

A visual representation summarizing the characteristics of a chosen text structure.

What common transition words signal a sequence text structure?

Words like ‘first’, ‘next’, and ‘then’ indicate a sequence.

How does comparing and contrasting function as a text structure?

It organizes information by discussing similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

What might a problem and solution text structure include?

It describes an issue and provides one or more solutions to that problem.

What is one insight students should gain about text structures by the end of the lesson?

Students should understand how text structures enhance the clarity and effectiveness of non-fiction writing.