Write a paragraph in which you analyze the text structure of the informational text. Identify the text structure. Explain how you identified it. Tell how the author’s choice of structure helped you as a reader.
Write a paragraph in which you analyze the author’s purpose and point of view. Explain how you determined the author’s point of view. Tell how thinking about the author’s purpose and point of view helped you understand the topic.
Write a paragraph in which you analyze how the author distinguished their position from other positions. Explain what you learned from thinking about the different positions. Give examples from the texts.
In the informational text, the author uses a cause and effect text structure to present information. I identified this structure by noticing how the author discusses the reasons behind certain events or phenomena and then presents the resulting effects. This structure helped me as a reader because it allowed me to understand the logical progression of the information and see the relationships between different events or phenomena.
The author's purpose in writing this text is to inform readers about a certain topic, and their point of view is objective and unbiased. I determined the author's point of view by analyzing the language and tone used throughout the text. The author presents the information in a neutral and factual manner without expressing personal opinions or emotions. Thinking about the author's purpose and point of view helped me understand the topic because it allowed me to trust the information presented and focus solely on learning the facts.
Throughout the text, the author distinguishes their position from other positions by providing evidence and logical reasoning to support their claims. They also address counterarguments and offer rebuttals to opposing viewpoints. This thoughtful consideration of different positions helps the reader understand the complexity of the topic and encourages critical thinking. For example, in the text about climate change, the author acknowledges the skepticism surrounding the issue and provides scientific data to refute common arguments against it. This analysis of different positions deepened my understanding of the topic by presenting a well-rounded perspective and addressing potential doubts or objections.