Text Structure Worksheets | Reading Activities - Free Printable

Let's solve this step by step. The task is to identify the text structure of each passage and then fill in the appropriate graphic organizer based on that structure.

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Passage 1:

> "The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called 'tectonic plates.' These plates move. When the plates rub against each other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates."

#### Step 1: Identify the Text Structure

Let’s analyze the flow:
- It starts with a general fact (Earth has tectonic plates).
- Then explains what happens when plates move unevenly.
- States that this causes earthquakes.
- Then mentions that some areas have more earthquakes because they're near plate edges.

This is a Cause and Effect structure:
- Cause: Plates move and rub unevenly.
- Effect: Earthquakes occur.
- Additional cause: Location near plate edges → more earthquakes.

So, the main idea is how tectonic plate movement leads to earthquakes, which fits Cause and Effect.

✔ Text Structure: Cause and Effect

#### Step 2: Fill in the Graphic Organizer

Use the Cause and Effect diagram:

```
Cause #1: Tectonic plates move and rub against each other
Cause #2: Plates do not move smoothly
Cause #3: Areas near the edges of plates
↓
Effect: Earthquakes occur
```

> Note: You can combine Causes #1 and #2 as one chain, but since the graphic shows three boxes, we list them separately.

Answer for Passage 1:
- How is the text structured?
Cause and Effect

- Graphic Organizer (Cause and Effect):
- Cause #1: Tectonic plates move and rub against each other
- Cause #2: Plates do not move smoothly
- Cause #3: Areas near the edges of plates
- Effect: Earthquakes result

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Passage 2:

> "Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or 'earthquake-proofing'."

#### Step 1: Identify the Text Structure

Break it down:
- Problem: Many earthquakes in certain areas (Japan, California)
- Solution: Build earthquake-resistant buildings using seismic design

This clearly follows a Problem and Solution pattern.

✔ Text Structure: Problem and Solution

#### Step 2: Fill in the Graphic Organizer

Use the Problem and Solution diagram:

```
Problem: Frequent earthquakes in certain regions (e.g., Japan, California)
→
Solution: Use seismic design / earthquake-proofing in building construction
```

Answer for Passage 2:
- How is the text structured?
Problem and Solution

- Graphic Organizer (Problem and Solution):
- Problem: Frequent earthquakes in places like Japan and California
- Solution: Build earthquake-resistant buildings using seismic design ("earthquake-proofing")

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✔ Final Answers:

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Passage 1:

- How is the text structured?
Cause and Effect

- Graphic Organizer (Cause and Effect):
```
Cause #1: Tectonic plates move and rub against each other
Cause #2: Plates do not move smoothly
Cause #3: Areas near the edges of plates
Effect: Earthquakes result
```

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Passage 2:

- How is the text structured?
Problem and Solution

- Graphic Organizer (Problem and Solution):
```
Problem: Frequent earthquakes in areas like Japan and California
Solution: Use seismic design (earthquake-proofing) in buildings
```

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