When students look at how a passage or selection is organized, they can better understand the author's intent as well as predict the information they will encounter later. Texts are often organized sequentially, around main idea and details, according to causes and effects, or by comparison and contrast.Â
Students learn to find the organizational pattern of a text. This allows them to anticipate what they are reading and helps them focus on the author's central message or important ideas.
Non Fiction Structures
Fiction Structures