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Cause and Effect Text Structure

Cause and Effect Text Structure. Class Notes. Learning Goal. I can analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. I. REVIEW— What is text structure?.

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Cause and Effect Text Structure

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  1. Cause and Effect Text Structure Class Notes

  2. Learning Goal I can analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept.

  3. I. REVIEW—What is text structure? A “structure” is a building or framework. Text structure refers to how a piece of text is built. Writers use different structures to build their ideas. Each text structure communicates ideas in a different way.

  4. Think Fast! What are four different text structures?

  5. II. How can I find text structure? Look for signal words. Use strategies. Think about the purpose of the text, its main ideas, and supporting details.

  6. III. What is Cause/Effect text structure? Focused on an event. Deals with the causes of the event—why it happened. Then, looks at the effects of the event—the results or outcomes of an event. There can be more than one cause to an event. There can be more than one effect to an event.

  7. What Is a Cause and Effect Strategy? Effect Cause Event or Problem

  8. What if I Have More Than One Cause or Effect? • Here is a graphic organizer for multiple causes and effects; you can add as many as you need. • You do not need to have an equal number of causes and effects. Effect Cause Event or Problem Cause Effect Cause

  9. IV. Cause and Effect Clue Words cause, because, effect(s), as a result, consequently, for this reason, leads to, due to, therefore, thus, accordingly, so, if…then, etc.

  10. We Encounter Them All the Time! What causes someone to do well on a test? How does success on a test affect a student? What causes a car accident? What are the possible effects of an car accident? What causes stress? What are some of the effects of stress?

  11. Task • Actively read the article “Study: Distractions Cause the Most Car Crashes” • Use the Text Coding Strategy • C= Cause • E= Effect • = Cause/Effect Clue Words

  12. Cause-Effect Relationship #1

  13. Cause-Effect Relationship #2

  14. Cause-Effect Relationship #3

  15. 3. Consider the purpose of this article. Explain why cause-effect text structure is the most effective text structure to help the author fulfill his purpose for writing.

  16. 4. CHALLENGE Considering what you learned from this article, develop a thesis statement that showcases your position regarding the use of cell phones while driving. Thesis= Topic + Opinion + Reasoning (ONE SENTENCE)

  17. QUICK CHECK • Read the article “Canada Converting Paper Money to Long-Lasting Synthetic Polymer” by Steven Chase using the text coding strategy. • C= Cause • E= Effect • = Cause/Effect Clue Words • Using complete sentences, respond to the questions that follow.

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