How Stories and Texts Are Organized

Text structure is the way a story or article is built. Knowing different structures helps you find information and understand what you read.

Common Text Structures

• Sequence: Events are in order (first, next, last).
• Compare and Contrast: Shows how things are alike or different.
• Cause and Effect: Explains why something happens and what happens because of it.

Using Text Structures

When you read, look for clues like headings, time words, or signal words to figure out the structure. This makes it easier to understand and remember information.

Why This Matters

When you know how to spot text structures, you can find answers faster and understand stories or articles better.