Original Prompttext structure task card activity; include a short passage, identify text structure, explain evidence of text structure; using cause/effect, compare/contrast, chronological order, description, problem/solution
This learning resource focuses on identifying and understanding five common informational text structures: cause/effect, compare/contrast, chronological order, description, and problem/solution. It aims to enhance students' reading skills by teaching them to discern how different structures are used in informational texts and to cite specific evidence from readings to justify their classifications. The document includes explanations of each text structure, signal words associated with each type, sample sentences for practice, and task cards to reinforce learning by classifying structures and noting evidence. Additionally, there is a challenge question prompting students to consider how altering the structure of a passage can change the flow and clarity of information. Overall, it provides a comprehensive approach for students to analyze and interpret texts systematically.