Understanding Text Structures

A text structure that describes something in detail, often including reasons for the description and examples.

A text structure that presents steps, events, or arguments in a specific order, making information easy to follow.

A text structure that shows how one event causes another or how multiple causes lead to a specific consequence.

A text structure that analyzes similarities and differences between two or more things.

A text structure that identifies a problem and presents a solution or solutions to address it.

The way a text organizes its information.

A text that gives information and explanations in a structured way.

A key element in sequence, instruction, or process texts.

A text structure that explains steps or directions in a specific order.

Words or phrases that signal the order of events in a text.

Words or phrases that signal a cause-and-effect relationship in a text.

Highlighing similarities and differences between items.

A text structure that arranges information or events in a linear order

Words showing a sequence in a text.

Detailed explanation of an identified problem, including causes and effects.

Clear description of a solution to address the problem, explaining potential steps or procedures.

Examining the overall argument and individual components of a Problem/Solution text.

Problem/Solution texts may use other text structures, such as Compare/Contrast, to support their arguments.

Providing evidence or reasoning to justify a proposed solution.

Examining the components of different text structures to understand how they shape arguments.

Example of a text that uses Problem/Solution (transportation emissions) to list possible solutions for lowering emissions.

A classic children's novel by Lewis Carroll, known for its fantastical world and nonsensical situations.

A period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries marked by an increase in children's literature, new genres, and recognition of children's imagination.

The portrayal of the world from a child's point of view, often challenging adult logic and rules.

The portrayal of everyday life and events in a realistic manner, common in 19th-century children's books.

The use of magical elements, imaginative worlds, and unreal events to create a sense of wonder and escape.

A lesson or message conveyed through the narrative, intended to teach or inspire.

The process of retelling adult stories for a younger audience, often simplifying or modifying the original content.

Changes made to adult stories to remove or modify potentially disturbing or inappropriate content for children.

A world in the novel that is dreamlike, illogical, and often contradicts the rules of reality.

A thought process where logic doesn't follow typical rules, often found in the characters of Wonderland.

Alice's recurring issue in Wonderland is constantly changing sizes, making tasks difficult.

In Wonderland, Alice is frequently contradicted, leading to confusion and anxiety.

The novel presents a flipped version of daily life, where normal rules are reversed, offering a sense of liberation.

Nonsensical elements in the novel offer freedom for imagination and allow for the playful liberation from social rules.

Throughout her adventure, Alice becomes more assertive and learns to challenge authority, especially in the trial scene.

To escape the constraints of society and the brutality of his father, Huck fakes his own death and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River on a raft.

Jim, an escaped slave, joins Huck on his journey. He desperately wants to gain his freedom, but faces constant threat of being captured and sold.

Huck encounters the harsh realities of backwoods society, witnessing violence, prejudice, and moral complexities, pushing him to confront his own values and the social norms he has learned.

Despite the odds, Huck and Jim form a strong bond of friendship, challenging the racial prejudices of the time. Their relationship shows the possibility of human connection beyond social boundaries.

Tom Sawyer's arrival in the story represents the return of traditional values and social expectations. His presence influences Huck, prompting him to question his newfound moral compass.

The novel injected American literature with a fresh voice and style, focusing on the language and experiences of ordinary people. It set the stage for later works exploring social injustice and personal growth.

Mark Twain's childhood in Hannibal, Missouri, served as the inspiration for the setting of 'St Petersburg' in 'Huckleberry Finn'.

Samuel Langhorne Clemens, later known as Mark Twain, had a challenging childhood, leaving school at 12 after his father passed away.