Text Structures What are text structures? Text structures are the patterns an author uses to organize their writing, much like an architect uses to construct a building.

What does this have to do with READING?

The better a reader understands text structures, the higher the comprehension.

Text Structures Description Sequence (aka Chronological) Problem and Solution Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect

Text Structures Be sure to keep an eye out for these signal words!

Text Structures Make a graphic to organize the text’s structure!

Text Structures Make sure you can answer these summary questions!

Text Structures These are great when you are asked to write about what you have read!

Text Structures Remember: Text structures are the patterns an author uses to organize their writing. Description Sequence (aka Chronological) Problem and Solution Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect