Text Structures - Laguna College of Business and Arts PDF

Lets See! Classify the signal words below based on how they are used. since because however for instance such as although so that important powerful due to finally later...

Lets See! Classify the signal words below based on how they are used. since because however for instance such as although so that important powerful due to finally later Definition Cause Compare Narrativ Problem/ or Sequence and and e Solution Descriptio Effect Contrast n  Text Structur e  OBJECTIVES: 1. Determine the text structure of a specific academic text; 2. Identify the different common text structures; and 3. Appreciate the importance of text structure.  Text Structures -This refers to the way authors organize information in text (WDPI, 2012).  Common Text Structures Narrative Narrates an event/story with characters, setting, conflict, point of view, and plot. Transitions/Signal Words: Descriptive language (adjectives, adverbs, similes and metaphors) Questions: -What is the narrative about? -Who is telling the narrative? -Where is it? -What is happening in the story? -What is the conflict?  Chronological, Process or Sequence Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen. Transitions/Signal Words: First, Second, third, later, next, before, then, finally, after, when, since, now/previously, actual use of dates Questions: -What items, events, or steps are listed? -Do they have to always/ happen in this order? -What sequence of events is being describe? Cause and Effect Cause Provide explanations or reasons for #1 phenomena. Cause Effec Transitions/Signal Words: #2 t If, then, reasons, why, as a result, therefore, because, consequently, Cause since, so that, for, due to #3 Questions: - What happened? - Why did it happen? - What caused it to happen? Problem/Solution Identify problems and pose solutions Transitions/Signal Words: Problem Soluti on Problem is, dilemma is, if/then, because, so that, question/answer, puzzle is solved Questions: - What is the problem? - Why is this a problem? - Is anything being done to try to solve the problem? Compare and Contrast Discuss two ideas, events, or phenomena, showing how they are different and how they are similar. Transitions/Signal Words: However/yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, but/whereas-similarly, Difference SimilaritiesDifference although, also/likewise, in contrast/comparison Questions: - What is items are being compared? - In what ways they are similar? different? - What conclusion does the author reach about the these items?  Definition or Description Describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes and examples. Transitions/Signal Words: For example, characteristics, for instance, such as, including, to illustrate Questions: - What are the most important characteristics? - How is it being described (what does it look like, how does it work? - What is it important to remember it?  Why Text Structure is important ? 1. Organize information and details they are learning in their minds while reading. 2. Make connections between the details being presented in the text. 3. Summarize the important details shared in a text. Let’s check! Identify the text structure based on the given statement. 1. This text structure is “how are things in the text similar or different. 2. This text structure discusses what is specifically being described. 3. The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens 4. This text structure tells what the conflict is, or problem and how it was solved. 5. The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives step. 6. Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal words for what text structure? 7. Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long, our car was gone 8. Which type of text structure answers the question of what happened and why? 9. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different? 10. The sentence structure that narrates a story. Identify the text structure based on the given statement. 1. This text structure is “how are things in the text similar or different. Answer: Comparison and Contrast 2. This text structure discusses what is specifically being described. Answer: Description 3. The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens Answer: Cause and Effect  4. This text structure tells what the conflict is, or problem and how it was solved. Answer: Problem and Solution 5. The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives step. Answer: Chronological Sequence 6. Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal words for what text structure? Answer: Comparison and Contrast 7. Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long, our car was gone Answer: Chronological Sequence 8. Which type of text structure answers the question of what happened and why? Answer: Cause and Effect 9. Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different? Answer: Comparison and Contrast 10. The sentence structure that narrates a story. Answer: Narrative Let’s Try! Write an essay about your experience on the first day of class this school year using a specific text structure of your choice. Criteria Appropriate use of Text 20 pts. Structure Convention 15 pts. Creativity and Organization 15 pts. Total 50 pts.