Learning Objective Identify sequential text structures in expository

Learning Objective: Identify sequential text structures in expository text Reading comprehension standard 2. 1

What are we Identifying today? Sequential text structures in expository text!

Pair Share with your partner how to place these events in chronological order? ___Eat breakfast ___Get up ___Go to school ___Go out the door ___Brush teeth

SEQUENCE Text Structure Text structure -is the way a text is organized such as compare and contrast, sequence, cause and effect Sequential/Chronological text structure: is a passage that show that order in which events happen. Example: Here is how a sandwich is made. First you grab two pieces of bread. Then you place a piece of meet between the two slices of bread. Last you spread mustard on the bread. Non- Example: Apples and oranges are both fruits. In contrast they have different types of skin. One is smooth and thin and the other is rough and thick. Signal Words Time Order: First, Then, Next, Finally, Yesterday, Today Time Order Expression: After that, later on , In the Morning

Why is it important to know sequential text structures? Good readers use a variety of strategies to help them comprehend.

How do we identify sequential text Structures? Steps Step 1: read passage Step 2: Try to identify signal words Step 3: Ask your self, “does this show sequential order” Sentences -We love visiting the faire. The first thing you will notice are the costumes. Next you will visit the booths. - First, the shipbuilders renamed the ship. Then they cut off the top deck.

Identify the Text Structure s _______We planted a garden. First we turned over the soil and took out all the weeds. Then we planted the seeds and watered the soil. ______Cats and Dogs are similar creature. They both need daily food and water. However cats are more independent and don’t need to be walked s ______Goldie locks came into the house. Then she ate the porridge. Next she broke the bed and lastly she went to sleep. Step 1: read passage and look for signal words Step 2: Try to identify signal words Step 3: Ask your self, “does this show sequential order”

Closure ___ Unlike people of the upper class, common people made their own clothing from earth toned fabric. s___In 1862, Hailey noticed a comet that was especially bright and large. Then it disappeared from view. ___Sarah and Jimmy are the same because they are both in the 4 th grade. But Sarah enjoys reading. On the other hand, Jimmy enjoys math. Step 1: read passage and look for signal words Step 2: Try to identify signal words Step 3: Ask your self, “does this show sequential order”