Text Structures Flashcards
reasons why, for this reason, If, then, as a result, therefore, because, may be due to, consequently, accordingly, effects of, when…then, thus
cause and effect
serves as a visual aid, helps you understand the text
photograph
web or topical net
description
explains a picture or graphic, can give additional info about a topic
caption
First, second, third, next, then, finally, before, after, following, not long after, preceding, meanwhile, during, immediately, initially, as soon as
sequence/chronological
tells you what something is
label
tells which pages a topic is explained on to make it easier to find
index
matrix
compare and contrast
the author provides information that can be places according to different levels
hierarchy
the author states a problem and lists one or more solutions
problem and solution
explains what important vocab words mean
glossary
helps the reader know what information will be in a chapter and where to find that section
table of contents
the author describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and/or examples
description
timeline
sequence/chronological
different, in contrast, alike, same as, on the other hand, unlike, instead of, as opposed to, not only…but also, as well as, similarly, although, compared to, yet, however, in common, even though
compare and contrast
helps the reader understand what topics are being covered in a chapter and can give a preview
heading
gives additional information about a topic
fact box
the author lists one or more of the causes and the resulting effect or effects. Or the author states the effect and lists the causes
cause and effect
problem is, dilemma is, solves, to solve this, question, answer, one reason for, if so…perhaps, possibly
problem and solution
first, second, next, after, under, top, level
hierarchy
helps the reader know which ideas and words are important to a topic and that you need to know what they mean in order to fully comprehend the text
vocab/ bolded words
for example, characteristics are, to illustrate, for instance, such as, to begin with, most important, further more, is like, including
description
the author lists the events or items in a particular order such as numerical or sequential/chronological order
sequence/chronological
the author explains how 2 or more things are alike and/or how they are different
compare and contrast
