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Description
These 32 Informational text structures task cards are designed to help your students practice identifying five different non-fiction text structures: description, sequence (sometimes called chronological), compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✍️ PRINT:
- 32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)
- Black-line
- Color
- Recording Sheets
- Answer Keys
DIGITAL:
- Google Slides
DIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:
- Digital or Print
- Challenge Card to extend the lesson
- Audio Support
- Multiple-Choice or Short Answer
- Multiple versions of the recording sheet included
Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!
This resource is part of many money-saving bundles including:
- Reading Strategies Mega Bundle
- Task Card Variety Pack
- ELA Task Card Mega Bundle
- Informational Text Structures Mini Bundle
- Informational Text Task Card Bundle
- Reading Strategies Task Cards Bundle
- Text Structures Small Bundle
- Text Structures Bundle
NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
Each card features a short informational paragraph (with signal words and phrases included) and a choice of text structures. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used with any other card in the set which asks students to explain how they found the correct answer.
Teacher Tip
- Download our FREE Task Card Handbook to learn 31 different ways you can use this resource!
Here’s what teachers are saying:
✏️ "These were so fun to use as we played a game of "Scoot" where the kids rotate around the room to answer the task cards. I used it with my fifth graders. The reading level was appropriate and it worked perfectly for a fun, different assessment." -Alissa C.
✏️ "These task cards were perfect for small groups. The students were very engaged and this resource led to deep conversations around text structure." -Danielle T.
✏️ "I used these cards as a mini lesson for a month to start of reading instead of spending a whole week of reading time on it. Worked wonderfully!" -Rachael B.
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Common Core Standards:
- CCSSRI.3.8 - Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a sequence).
- CCSSRI.4.5 - Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
- CCSSRI.5.5 - Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
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About the Author
Rachel Lynette is a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. She has written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Children’s Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. This resource reflects more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from TpT. Thank you for respecting these terms of use.
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
SKU: 267022
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Description
These 32 Informational text structures task cards are designed to help your students practice identifying five different non-fiction text structures: description, sequence (sometimes called chronological), compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✍️ PRINT:
- 32 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)
- Black-line
- Color
- Recording Sheets
- Answer Keys
DIGITAL:
- Google Slides
DIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:
- Digital or Print
- Challenge Card to extend the lesson
- Audio Support
- Multiple-Choice or Short Answer
- Multiple versions of the recording sheet included
Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE A LOT MORE!
This resource is part of many money-saving bundles including:
- Reading Strategies Mega Bundle
- Task Card Variety Pack
- ELA Task Card Mega Bundle
- Informational Text Structures Mini Bundle
- Informational Text Task Card Bundle
- Reading Strategies Task Cards Bundle
- Text Structures Small Bundle
- Text Structures Bundle
NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
Each card features a short informational paragraph (with signal words and phrases included) and a choice of text structures. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used with any other card in the set which asks students to explain how they found the correct answer.
Teacher Tip
- Download our FREE Task Card Handbook to learn 31 different ways you can use this resource!
Here’s what teachers are saying:
✏️ "These were so fun to use as we played a game of "Scoot" where the kids rotate around the room to answer the task cards. I used it with my fifth graders. The reading level was appropriate and it worked perfectly for a fun, different assessment." -Alissa C.
✏️ "These task cards were perfect for small groups. The students were very engaged and this resource led to deep conversations around text structure." -Danielle T.
✏️ "I used these cards as a mini lesson for a month to start of reading instead of spending a whole week of reading time on it. Worked wonderfully!" -Rachael B.
YOU MIGHT ALSO LOVE…
Common Core Standards:
- CCSSRI.3.8 - Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text (e.g., comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third in a sequence).
- CCSSRI.4.5 - Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text or part of a text.
- CCSSRI.5.5 - Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
____________________________________
Be the first to know about discounts, freebies and new resources!
- Follow us on TpT.
- Join our Teachers Club.
- Check out our Blog www.Minds-in-Bloom.com
- Follow us on Social Media - Facebook or Instagram
Get TPT credit to use on future purchases:
- Go to your My Purchases page.
- Click on the Provide Feedback button to leave a rating and a short comment.
- You’ll earn TPT credits, which you can redeem on future purchases!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WE STRIVE FOR 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
NEED HELP? Before leaving feedback:
- Visit the FAQs section
- submit a help ticket
- ask a question on the Q& A tab
About the Author
Rachel Lynette is a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. She has written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Children’s Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. This resource reflects more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from TpT. Thank you for respecting these terms of use.
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
SKU: 267022
