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Analyze Text Structure Authors of informational texts organize ideas in an overall text structure, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, and sequence. Analyze text structure to help explain the author’s purpose for writing. 1. M y TURN Go to the Close Read notes in A Safety Plan. Underline parts that help you analyze text structure. 2. Text Evidence Use some of the parts you underlined to complete the chart. Text Evidence
Text Structure
How Structure Contributes to Author’s Purpose
Paragraph 1:
“If you study for your test, you’re likely to get a good grade. If your family makes a grocery list, you’ll remember to get everything you need.”
cause and effect
The author connects positive effects of planning in everyday life as reasons to create a safety plan.
Paragraphs 18–20:
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TEKS 3.10.B Explain how the use of text structure contributes to the author’s purpose.