Text Types and Structures

6th GradeELA60 min

aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.w.6.2

Learning Objective

I can identify the organizational structure of different text types.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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Guided Notes

12 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Common text structures include cause and effect, chronology, problem and solution, and comparison.

  • To compare text structures, first identify the structure, then analyze why the author chose that structure, and finally compare and contrast the two texts.

  • A compare and contrast text structure may include keywords such as on the other hand, similar, or different.

Practice

18 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Read the paragraph and identify the organizational structure used: 'Many people enjoy playing sports. Some people like playing basketball because it is a fast-paced and exciting game. On the other hand, some people prefer swimming because it is a relaxing and low-impact activity. Both sports are great exercise, but they offer different experiences.'

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