R.ELAR.9.C
Analyze the use of common expository text structures such as sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.
Reading I, II, III (One-Half to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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expository text structuressequencedescriptioncompare/contrastcause/effectproblem/solutiontext
Skills
- identify (common expository text structures such as sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution) #dok1
- describe (the characteristics of expository text structures) #dok2
- analyze (the use of sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution in expository texts) #dok3
- compare (different expository text structures within or across texts) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of expository text structures such as sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution in a text. #dok1
- I can describe the differences among sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution text structures. #dok2
- I can compare how different expository text structures are used to present information in a text. #dok2
- I can analyze the author's use of specific expository text structures to organize information and ideas. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Different expository text structures are used by authors to organize and present information effectively.
- Analyzing text structure helps readers comprehend and evaluate information in expository texts.
Essential Questions
- How do authors choose which expository text structure to use?
- How does understanding text structure help readers comprehend information?
- What are the key features of sequence, description, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution structures?
- How can comparing text structures improve your understanding of a text?
- In what ways does text structure influence the way information is presented and understood?