Introducing Text Structures in Writing

This teaching idea introduces students to the idea that science writing is organized in identifiable patterns called text structures. Understanding and using these different text structures helps refine students' abilities to both read and write in science. A wide variety of resources and extension activities are included.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: reading, informational texts, science writing, interdisciplinary, text structure, description, cause and effect, sequence, problem and solution, compare and contrast
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: General Collection

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Student Center Activities

Comprehension: Text Structure Reflection:

In this activity, students will identify text structures and complete corresponding graphic organizers. Multiple graphic organizers are provided, and a reference sheet is also provided that includes an explanation, signal words, and graphic organizer templates for each text structure.

Type: Student Center Activity

Comprehension: Text Structure Sort:

In this activity, students will sort sentences based on their text structures. As an extension activity, students can write about a topic using each text structure.

Type: Student Center Activity