Introduction
to Text Structure
Learning text structure is one of the most powerful ways to improve both reading comprehension and writing skills. When students understand how authors organize information—whether it’s cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, description, or sequence—they can better predict, summarize, and analyze what they read. In writing, knowing these structures helps students plan and organize their own ideas with clarity and purpose. Mastering text structure gives students a blueprint for thinking, making both reading and writing easier, more logical, and more effective.
Lesson 1: Introduction to Text Structure
Lesson 2: Introduction to Author's Purpose
Lesson 3: Introduction to Fiction Text
Lesson 4: Introduction to Plot
Lesson 5: Introduction to Essay Structure
Learning the sequence text structure helps students improve both reading comprehension and writing skills. When students recognize how events or ideas are organized in order, they can better understand what they read and remember key details. In writing, using sequence teaches them to organize their thoughts clearly, build logical flow between sentences, and guide the reader smoothly from one idea to the next. Mastering sequence strengthens overall comprehension and makes writing more focused, coherent, and easy to follow.
Lesson 1: What is Sequence?
Lesson 2: Using the Key Words?
Lesson 3: Test-taking Skills Part 1
Annotating a Sequential Text
Lesson 4: Test-taking Skills Part 2
Answering Sequencing Questions
Lesson 5: Note-taking Part 1
How to Use a Flow Chart to Take Note of Main Ideas
Lesson 6: Note-taking Part 2
How to Use a Flow Chart to Take Note of Key Details
Lesson 7: Writing Part 1
How to Use a Flow Chart to Create Main Ideas
Lesson 8: Writing Part 2
How to Use a Flow Chart to Create Key Details