L2. TEXT STRUCTURES Flashcards
The __________ of a text is the presentation of the critical ideas of the writer in a clear and organized manner.
structure
This refers to how information is organized in a passage
Text Structure
Wherein an action and its results are explained
Cause and Effect
This explains the causes and effects of a certain event, condition, or occurrence
Cause-Effect paragraph
CAUSE-EFFECT PARAGRAPH
This introduces a cause-effect connection.
Topic Sentence
CAUSE-EFFECT PARAGRAPH
This gives examples of specific causes or effects
Body Sentences
CAUSE-EFFECT PARAGRAPH
This sums up the cause-effect relationship.
Ending Sentence
This tells us how two things are similar and different.
Compare and Contrast
COMPARISON-CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
This part introduces two subjects and says something about them.
Topic Sentence
COMPARISON-CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
This part gives details about how the two subjects are alike and different.
Body Sentences
COMPARISON-CONTRAST PARAGRAPH
This part sums up how the subjects are the same or different
Ending Sentence
Wherein a problem and a solution are suggested
Problem and Solution
PROBLEM-SOLUTION PARAGRAPH
The part that introduces the solution to a problem.
Topic Sentence
PROBLEM-SOLUTION PARAGRAPH
The part that explains the problem and solution
Body Sentences
PROBLEM-SOLUTION PARAGRAPH
The part that calls readers to action
Ending Sentence
Information is listed step-by-step
Sequential
This describes something in order of space or how something looks.
Description
A ____________ ____________ provides a vibrant experience for the reader through vivid language and descriptions of something.
Descriptive Paragraph
This is an important part of reading comprehension, since writers too use patterns to present their ideas in a way that makes sense.
Patterns of Organization
