📚 Part 1: Text Structure Review

1. Match each text structure with its correct signal words:

Cause & Effect

Compare & Contrast

Sequence

Problem & Solution

Description

first, next, finally, then

however, solved by, answer

because, therefore, as a result

for example, characteristics, such as

similarly, different, unlike, both

2. Which text structure would most likely be used to explain how bats use echolocation?

Compare & Contrast

Description

Sequence

Problem & Solution

3. Check all the annotation symbols you should use when marking text structures:

Circle signal words

Underline main ideas

Write structure type in margin

Highlight supporting details

Number sequence steps

🔍 Part 2: Annotation Practice

4. Read this excerpt from The Bat Scientists and identify the text structure:

"Scientists face a major challenge when studying bats. Because bats are nocturnal and fly quickly through dark caves, researchers cannot easily observe their behavior. As a result, scientists have developed special tools like night-vision cameras and ultrasonic detectors to solve this problem."

Text structure: ___________________

Signal words you found: ________________________________

5. Annotate this passage by writing notes in the margin space:

6. What organizational pattern does the author use to present information about bat research challenges?

7. List three annotation notes you would write while reading The Bat Scientists:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

✅ Part 3: Annotation Checklist

8. Use this checklist when annotating text structures. Check off each step as you complete it:

Step 1: Read the passage once for understanding

Step 2: Circle signal words that indicate text structure

Step 3: Identify the main text structure and write it in the margin

Step 4: Underline key supporting details

Step 5: Write brief notes explaining how the structure helps organize ideas

Step 6: Review annotations to ensure they're clear and helpful

9. Quick Notes - Write one example of each text structure you might find in The Bat Scientists:

Cause & Effect: ___________________________________________

Problem & Solution: _____________________________________

Description: ____________________________________________

Text Structure Annotation Guide

Text Structure Annotation Guide

📚 Part 1: Text Structure Review

🔍 Part 2: Annotation Practice

✅ Part 3: Annotation Checklist

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