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title: "Comparing Structure in Information Texts"
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# Comparing Structure in Information Texts

Compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more informational texts, identifying patterns such as chronology, comparison, cause/effect, or problem/solution

Subject: English · Area: Reading Comprehension · Ages 10 to 11
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/comparing-structure-in-information-texts-mt_-1okUh0Jdv

## Ready when they can

- Identify the organisational structure of two texts on the same topic
- Explain how one text uses cause/effect while another uses problem/solution to present information
- Analyse why an author chose a particular structure for their informational text

## Lesson: Comparing How Two Texts Are Organised

To compare two information texts, identify each one's main structure. Chronology follows time. Comparison shows likenesses and differences. Cause and effect explains reasons and results. Problem and solution presents a difficulty and a response. Description groups details about a topic. Then explain how each pattern helps the reader. Sharing a topic does not mean sharing a structure.

**Example.** Two sample reports discuss a garden path. A says: 'The path is muddy. Adding stones could make it easier to use.' B says: 'Rain soaked the soil, so mud covered the path.' A uses problem and solution to focus on a possible response. B uses cause and effect to explain how the problem arose.

*(drawing: A follows planting steps through time. B compares growing in pots with growing in beds. Each helps answer a different question.)*

First, next and later can mark chronology. Both, unlike and in contrast can mark comparison. Because, so and as a result can link causes and effects. Check these clues against what the ideas do. One word cannot prove the whole structure. Read both texts before comparing. If you have only an excerpt, a missing solution might appear in an unseen part.

Match each structure to its job. Chronology follows when or what comes next. Comparison shows likenesses and differences. Cause and effect explains why and with what results. Problem and solution considers responses; description groups features. To change structure, reorganize information around a different job. Texts can mix patterns or share a structure despite different details or sentence orders. Cite evidence from both.

**Recap.** Identify each text's main pattern and cite its details. Then explain what each structure helps readers follow, compare or understand. The same topic can be organized in different ways.

*Lesson, questions and flashcards written for this dataset.*

## Practice

24 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Structure of information texts](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/structure-of-information-texts-mt_oVwNnjYPUY)

## Opens up

- [Analysing Text Structure](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/analysing-text-structure-mt_II6iw4BmJI)