Nonfiction Text Structures
Learning Objective
I can identify different text structures in nonfiction texts.
Lesson Flow
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Teaching Text Structures Easy | K-12
Smekens Education
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Stories or narrative texts follow a predictable pattern, while informational text can use one of five different text patterns.
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If an author wants to teach the reader how something works, they use a procedural text structure; if they want to explain a concept, they use a descriptive text structure.
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Authors use a compare and contrast text structure to study two things, a cause and effect structure to show the relationship between two things, and a problem and solution structure to reveal a bad situation that is now better.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the paragraph below and identify the text structure: 'Many students struggle with anxiety. One reason is pressure from school. Another reason is difficulty with friends. To solve this, students can talk to a counselor. They can also practice relaxation techniques.'”
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