PPT-Text Structure

What is Text Structure Text Structure is the organization an author uses when presenting information In literature the author uses the organization of words to covey a special meaning In this lesson we will focus on four types of text structure . Text structure refers to the organizational patterns that are used by authors to present their ideas and achieve a particular purpose in a piece of text. As authors write a text to communicate an idea, they will use a structure that goes along with that idea. . Unit 4 Week 2 Skills. Question of the Week:. Why is it important to study animals responsibly?. Skill: Author’s Purpose. Authors need to have a purpose in mind before they write. They may write to persuade, inform, express feelings, or entertain. aPPROACH. By Garrett Duktig, April . Heideloff. . and Cynthia Sprague. Terms to know….. Etymologies. : study of the origin of words and how their meanings have changed throughout history.. New Criticism. Text Structures. RI.4.5 Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text. . What is a text structure?. A “structure” is a building or framework. “Text structure” refers to how a piece of text is built. Text Features. External text structure . * The . way the editor or publisher has arranged and printed the piece of writing. . * Knowing . about external text structure helps you to understand what you are reading.. Using text structure. . When you look at the text structure of a text, you can find the big ideas and see how to organize your summary.. Chronological Order/Sequence. Description. Compare . and Contrast. What is text structure?. Text structure is how . information . is . organized. in a passage. The structure can . change. multiple (many) times in a passage. Types of Text Structure. There are seven (7) common types of text structure: . What is text structure?. Text structure is how . information . is . organized. in a passage. The structure can . change. multiple (many) times in a passage. Types of Text Structure. There are seven (7) common types of text structure: . Overview. What is text structure?. What are the common text structures?. How does text structure help readers understand nonfiction?. Suggestions for teaching text structure. Where do I find texts?. References and resources. ELA Grade 6: Resource . Text Features. External Text Features. Informational (Expository) Writing Assignments and the Structures Used. Text Structure: Cause and Effect. Text Structure: Comparison/Contrast. In this lesson you . will learn to organize information . by using text structure clues.. Text Structure: the style an author uses to organize his or her writing. 1. 2. 3. time order. c. ompare and contrast. Lemon Bay High School. English 2. Mr. Mark Hertz. Lesson Goals:. Students will understand the different types of text structures.. Students will learn that different text structures serve a distinct purposes.. Patterns of Organization. (RI/L.7.5). By: A. Beth Jones - 2017. CCSS.RI/L.7.5 – Text Structure. Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot. What words does an author use to indicate they are using a particular text structure in their writing?. TEXT STRUCTURE. THE METHOD USED BY AUTHORS TO ORGANIZE INFORMATION. I understand! . Signal Words.