Lesson 2 Flashcards
(6 cards)
refers to how the information within a written text is organized
Text Structure
This type of text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture. (For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition)
Description
This structure presents the causal relationship between a specific event, idea, or concept and the events, ideas, or concept that follow. (Consequently, therefore, as a result, thereby, leads to)
Cause and Effect
This type of text examines the similarities and differences between two or more people, events, concepts, ideas, etc. (However, unlike, like, by contrast, yet, in comparison, although, whereas, similar to, different from)
Comparison/Contrast
This text structure gives readers a chronological of events or a list of steps in a procedure. (Next, first, last, second, another, then, additionally)
Order Sequence
This type of structure sets up a problem or problems, explains the solution, and then discusses the effects of the solution. (factor, question, reason, situation, Issue, problem answer, possibility, proposition, solution, remedy, resolution)
Problem-Solution