Text Structure and Text Features

Details are usually presented in a particular order or in steps that must be followed

The plot diagram represents how this type of text is organized

When two or more ideas are presented and examined for similarities and for differences

This genre is organized into eight different patterns or structures

Details are arranged according to time; usually identifiable by presence of dates

Structure is usually offering possible "fixes" to address a concern or issue

Text structure explaining reasons why something happens; pattern often follows a cycle

The term meaning "ability of a reader to examine a passage & determine the organizing pattern"

Structure that shows how the writer views a complex idea; explains a topic

Usually found underneath a graphic aid, this explains the image or photo being seen

Drawings that help the reader better understand a concept or idea in the text

A text feature with a slanted font to emphasize an important word

This text feature enables the reader to see the main idea presented in a text

A text feature that includes a detailed illustration of something with labels showing parts

Allows reader to find information quickly using a key word; gives page numbers; back of book

Text feature that divides a section and explains what it will be about

Which text structure explains characteristics or features of a person, place, or thing?

Usually found in the back of a textook, this has content-specific vocabulary and definitions

Text feature usually found in the front of a textbook with chapters and page numbers

Text feature that signals important words by making them darker

Structure that divides a complex topic into smaller classes