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This two-page PDF provides a resource for the different text structures for expository writing. It includes definition, signal worlds, graphic organizers, summary questions and paragraph frames for each text structure.

Use these graphic organizers to help students understand the different text structures for expository writing. (through LC via Amy Lorch)

Use these sample paragraph frames for each type of text structure used in expository writing. (rec. by Amy Lorch via LC)

This one-page PDF contains signal questions and signal words for the various text structures. (from Amy Lorch via LC)

Use these paragraphs as examples of various text structures.

Use the circle plot diagram as a postreading organizer to explore the text structures in a book.

Build your students' understanding of compare and contrast by participating in class discussions, using Internet resources, working collaboratively, and by visually representing information in a Venn diagram.

Use this presentation material to help teach text structure.

Use this one page PDF to help your student's organize their expository writing.

This 57-page PDF is a scholarly study which reviews the literature on text organization and how it affects reading comprehension. One item discussed is the use of graphic organizers in helping students of different abilities better understand reading material. (Rec by Amy Lorch via LC)