Make identifying nonfiction text structures more engaging with this interactive digital reading activity! Perfect for Google Slides™, this resource includes 20 short nonfiction passages where students determine the text structure and label each one using draggable "stamps." It’s a fun, paperless version of my popular Text Structures Craftivity!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

✅ 20 digital reading passages
✅ 5 draggable text structure labels (Sequence, Compare & Contrast, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution, Description)
✅ Easy-to-use Google Slides™ format
✅ Self-directed and engaging for digital learners
✅ Ideal for grades 4–6

TEXT STRUCTURE TYPES:

Students will read passages and identify one of the following text structures:

• Sequence
• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Description
  

TOPICS COVERED IN PASSAGES:

Each nonfiction passage is based on one of four engaging topics:

• Butterflies
• Bacteria
• Basketball
• Apples
  

These varied subjects keep students interested while practicing an essential reading comprehension skill.

PERFECT FOR:

• Digital literacy lessons
• Nonfiction reading centers
• Skill review or test prep
• Google Classroom™ assignments
• Homeschool settings
  

Prefer a hands-on version?
Check out the printable Text Structures Craftivity, which also includes a bonus Easel Activity version for added flexibility.

Here's what teachers like you have to say about this digital resource:

⭐️ Nicole R. said, "I love that it is digital and easy to assign to my kiddos on google classroom. It's great practice for our state testing."

⭐️ Karen N. said, "My students and I absolutely loved this resource. My students were completely engaged and did very well on the standard assessment because of this valuable resource."

⭐️ Claudia B. said, "My students loved this as an application of what we had been learning! It was very engaging and fun. My classroom is arranged in groups of 3-4. I allowed them to do this as a table. One student would read the passage and then they would discuss which label applied. Great resource!"

⭐️ Leah T. said, "This resource saved time and energy. My students were engaged the entire time!"

These are some of the other nonfiction text structure products in my store.

Nonfiction Text Structure PowerPoint

Nonfiction Text Structure Task Cards (32 cards)

Informational Text Structure Worksheet Packet (including graphic organizers!)

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