Non Fiction Text Structure Posters, Graphic Organizers, and Task Cards
 
Understanding non-fiction text structures is an important skill for young readers. It helps improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills. It's also a frequent topic on standardized tests.
 
This product includes everything you need to help your students understand the essential text structures of:
 
compare and contrast
cause and effect
describe
sequence
problem and solution
 
🔵 INCLUDES:
text structure posters
graphic organizers
task cards
 
Posters
The posters provide clear and concise examples of each text structure, making it easy for students to understand the key components of each one. Includes:
 
Full-page posters - one for each text structure, use for whole group instruction or classroom display
Half-page posters - same as above but smaller, use as visual support in centers, or reduce size when printing to keep in student folders
 
Graphic Organizers
Similar to the posters but in black and white. These can be used to write on during whole group instruction or printed out for individual students use. They're designed to help students evaluate text or plan a written response.
 
Task Cards
Includes 6 cards that feature short, non-fiction passages about birds, each highlighting a different text structure. These can be paired with the graphic organizers so students can practice writing and responding to text.
 
Full-page task cards - These are designed to be used for instructional purposes. Great for reading, discussing, and evaluating together in whole or small group.
 
1/4-page task cards - Perfect for independent practice in your literacy centers. Your students will read the passage, determine the text structure, and record their answer on the recording sheet.
 
 
🟢 STANDARDS
This resource supports the following standards:
 
RI.4.5
Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
 
RI.5.5
Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.