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Five Types of Informational Text Structures

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Five Types

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Structures
Introduction to Text Structures
Text structures are ways authors
organize information

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Understanding text structures
on to Text helps with reading
Structures comprehension

We'll explore five common types:


Compare Problem
Descriptio Cause and
Sequence and and
n Effect
Contrast Solution
Description and Sequence
Description:
 Provides details about a topic, person, place, or thing
 Example: "The bald eagle has a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet and
can fly at speeds of 35-43 mph."
Sequence:
 Presents information in a specific order (chronological,
numerical, etc.)
 Example: "First, preheat the oven. Next, mix the ingredients.
Then, pour the batter into a pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes."
Activity: Write a short paragraph using either description or
sequence structure about your favorite hobby.
Description and Sequence
Description:
 Provides details about a topic, person, place, or thing
 Example: "The bald eagle has a wingspan of up to 7.5 feet and
can fly at speeds of 35-43 mph."
Sequence:
 Presents information in a specific order (chronological,
numerical, etc.)
 Example: "First, preheat the oven. Next, mix the ingredients.
Then, pour the batter into a pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes."
Activity: Write a short paragraph using either description or
sequence structure about your favorite hobby.
Compare and Contrast & Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast:


 Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
 Example: "While both dogs and cats make great pets, dogs
require more outdoor exercise, but cats are more
independent."
Cause and Effect:
 Explains why something happens (cause) and what happens
as a result (effect)
 Example: "Because it rained heavily (cause), the soccer game
was canceled (effect)."
Activity: Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting two of
your favorite books or movies.
Problem and Solution
Problem and Solution:
 Identifies an issue and presents one or more ways to resolve it
 Example: "Problem: Too much plastic waste in oceans.
Solution: Reduce plastic use, recycle, and participate in beach
clean-ups."
Activity: Think of a problem in your school or community. Write a
short paragraph describing the problem and suggesting a
possible solution.

Remember: Recognizing text structures helps you understand


and remember information better!

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