Welcome! Come in quietly. Come in quietly. Get a yellow literature book. Get a yellow literature book. Begin independent reading. Begin independent reading.

Let’s See What You Know! With your group complete the sorting activity. Match the organizational structure to its description.

Learning Target We will explore the various organizational structures for informational text and examine the relationship between author’s purpose and organization. I will know I am successful when I can identify the organizational structure of an informational text and use an appropriate thinking map to demonstrate the structure.

Informational Text: Organizational Structures Organizational Structures Authors organize the information in a text depending on the purpose and audience. The entire text will follow a pattern based on the type of structure. Authors organize the information in a text depending on the purpose and audience. The entire text will follow a pattern based on the type of structure. Main Idea and Supporting Details Chronological/Sequence & Order Cause and Effect Problem and Solution Compare and Contrast Description

Main Idea & Supporting Details A central idea about a topic is presented. The central idea is supported by details that add clarification, provide examples, and/or give reasons.

Chronological/Sequence & Order Sequence of Events: – Events are presented in the sequence (order) that they occurred. – Details for each event are added when the event is discussed. – Timelines may be incorporated as a graphic aide in this organizational structure. Procedural/How-To: – The information is organized as a series of directions or steps. – Examples: recipes, handbooks, instructional booklets, manuals, etc.

Cause & Effect The information is organized to show the relationship(s) between events or topics. The text describes events and provides reasons or causes for those events. The text may also describe the effects of an event.

Problem & Solution The text is organized to show the relationship between problems and solutions. The text will identify and describe a problem and then present one or more solutions. This organizational pattern may also appear in reverse by presenting a solution and describing the problem(s) it resolves.

Compare & Contrast The organizational structure allows the reader to understand the ideas using comparisons. Similarities and differences between events or topics will be described. Sometimes, events or topics may ONLY be compared OR contrasted.

Description This organizational structure is meant to help the reader visualize information. Uses sensory and descriptive details to paint a clear picture in the readers mind Shares the who, what, when, where, why, and how of a topic/subject/event

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Partner Work Read the paragraphs given to your group. Determine the organizational structure. Reverse map the information using an appropriate thinking map. Solo Work Complete the informational text structures “quiz.”