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Understanding Text Structures: A Guide to Effective Reading Strategies

This guide provides an overview of text structures, which help readers better comprehend and analyze written materials. By identifying clue words such as "about," "is a," and "has a," readers can choose the appropriate map that fits the structure of a text. The process involves skimming, reading for specific information, and adjusting one's understanding based on the structure detected. Includes examples of descriptive structures, problem/solution frameworks, and compare/contrast formats, aimed at enhancing the reading experience and comprehension skills.

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Understanding Text Structures: A Guide to Effective Reading Strategies

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  1. Text Structure Skim Skim the text- underline clue words to help you make a guess about the structure Choose Choose the map that fits that structure Read Read the text- look for the information that fits each part of the map Adjust Adjust your map choice, if you need to Map Map the text

  2. Descriptive StructureClue words: about, is a, has a, does Subtopic Topic Subtopic Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail Detail

  3. Topic: Descriptive StructureClue words: about, is a, has a, does Subtopic: Subtopic:

  4. ____________TOPIC_______________________ 1.________STEPS______ 2. _________________ 3._________________ 4. _________________ 5._________________ 6.________________ _______________CLINCHER_________________

  5. ________________________________________ 1.__________________ 2. _________________ 3._________________ 4. ________________ 5._________________ 6.________________ ________________________________________

  6. Problem/SolutionConflict/ Resolution Problem Statement Solution to Problem who Solution 1 results what Solution 2 when results where how Solution 3 why results

  7. Topic B Topic A Compare/Contrast Clue words: different from, same as, alike, similar to, resemble

  8. Compare/Contrast Map for more than three or more topics

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