TEXT STRUCTURES - LANGUAGE STRAND: (Comprehension)

FOCUS QUESTION: 

How do we use oral and written language to express our understanding of the life processes of living things?

TOPIC:  TEXT STRUCTURES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:

1. Recognize signal words used and make connections to differentiate text structures.

CONTENT

Text structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized. This strategy helps students understand that a text might present a main idea and details; a cause and then its effects; and/or different views of a topic. Teaching students to recognize common text structures can help students monitor their comprehension.



ENGAGE

Students let's review what text structures are and also name the signal words associated with each. 

I'm sure you remember them all. 

EXPLORE

Ok I want you to examine the chart below. It shows some of the different text structures.

Now students I want you to read a set of passages orally, then decide which text structure is mainly depicted in the paragraphs, giving reasons for your responses.

EXPLAIN

Can you now answer these questions?

• What are text structures?
• Name the different text structures and the signal words associated with each.
• Name an appropriate graphic organizer which could be used with each of the text structures.

EXTEND

Now read the paragraphs below, determine which text structure is used in each case, then use the appropriate graphic organizer to represent the information.


EVALUATE

Task #1

Task #2

Do you remember anything about the Digestive System? Lets review the diagram below. I want you to tell me which text structure would be ideal to outline the process of the digestive system. Use that text structure to outline the process to share with your peers.