Text Structure Planning Mat

About this printable

This printable is a structured planning mat for student writing that introduces common text structures (description, sequence, cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, persuade) and provides labelled boxes for Topic/Purpose, Audience, Key Message, a Text Structure choice with justification, five numbered columns for main ideas/events/points, checkboxes for language features, and a notes/vocabulary area. Use it to model planning, to support independent drafting, or to guide small-group planning discussions. It explicitly links text purpose and structure so students consciously choose organisation to match their writing goal.