1. Text Organization
August 25, 2011

2. Text Organization
Authors must organize information in the way that is easiest for readers to understand
Four types of text organization:
Sequence or Chronological
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution

3. Sequence and Chronological
Sequence: passage lists ideas or information in the order in which they should; sometimes called logical order
Examples: recipes, manuals, directions for playing a game
Chronological: passage lists events in the order that they actually happened
Examples: stories, news articles, history books, timelines
Clue Words: after, before, during, finally, in the end, first, next, last, second, then, when, following, meanwhile, as soon as
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Cause and Effect
Passage identifies an event or situation and then discusses what happens because of it
Clue Words: so, so that, since, because, if, reason, and as a result.
Example: An earthquake struck the country of Haiti (cause) so people left the country (effect)
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Compare and Contrast
Passage looks at similiarities (compares) and differences (contrast) of two or more things
Clue Words
Similarities: both, also, like, likewise, too, compares, in comparison, to compare, resembles, similarly
Differences: unlike, differs, in contrast, instead, despite, in spite, of, whereas, as opposed to
Example: An article lists the similarities and differences between Mac and Dell computers
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Problem and Solution
Passage presents a problem and a likely solution(s)
Clue Words:
Problems, issue, dilemma, setback, obstacle, solution, fix, explanation
Example: Campers at a particular campsite are always getting bitten by mosquitoes (problem). The camp advisors should equip campers with insect repellant (solution)
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7. Summary Write a 1-2 sentence summary of the lesson
Be sure to include a explanation of text organization and list the 4 types of text organization authors use.

8. Finished??
Since you have completed the notes, you will practice with a few passages
On the second page of your notes packet, you have some practice passages
You will read each passage, underline any clue words, and identify the type of text organization

9. Finished That??? You’re awesome!!!
There is a practice game on Quia that has been assigned to you
Do your best and show me your skills!!!