Text Types and Structures
Learning Objective
I can identify the organizational structure of different text types.
Key Concepts
Common text structures include cause and effect, chronology, problem and solution, and comparison.
To compare text structures, first identify the structure, then analyze why the author chose that structure, and finally compare and contrast the two texts.
A compare and contrast text structure may include keywords such as on the other hand, similar, or different.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the purpose of understanding text structures?
2. Which of the following is NOT a common text structure discussed in the video?
3. What are 'keywords' in the context of text structure, and why are they important?
...and 9 more questions
Educational Video
Comparing text structures | Reading | Khan Academy
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