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Which subject	Reading
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Text structure
Quantity	1
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Lesson Opening: Exploring Text Structure

Hook: The Puzzle of Reading

Introduction (5 minutes)

Imagine you walk into a room filled with various jigsaw puzzles scattered across tables. Each puzzle represents a different text you're going to read this year. Some puzzles are straightforward, with clear images, while others are abstract and more challenging. Now, think about why certain texts make more sense than others. What makes it easier to piece together the ideas, while others leave you feeling lost?

Activity: Puzzle Pieces

1. Materials Needed:

   • A few simple jigsaw puzzles or images of partial images (can be printed on paper)
   • Envelopes with mixed-up puzzle pieces (real or paper cutouts)

2. Instructions:

   • Step 1: Hand out a few mixed-up puzzle pieces to small groups of students.
   • Step 2: Challenge each group to work together to assemble their puzzle without looking at the final image.
   • Step 3: After five minutes, ask each group to reveal their completed puzzle, discussing how they arrived at the final picture.

Transition to Lesson Content

As we piece together our puzzles, we understand that just like each piece fits into a bigger picture, the structure of a text helps us understand the author's message and intent. Today, we'll explore various text structures—like chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution. Understanding these structures will help you become more proficient readers and communicators!

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Purpose of Lesson

By the end of today’s lesson, you'll not only be able to identify different text structures but also recognize how each one influences comprehension and retention. Let’s dive in and become text detectives, deciphering the ways authors organize their thoughts!