Order Of Importance

Text Structure #4

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is about the “Order of Importance” text structure, which is a method an author can use to organize information by presenting the most important points first and then following with less important details. It defines text structure and specifies that an order of importance layout prioritizes information for the reader. The worksheet instructs students to read a text and then answer questions regarding the main topic, the most important point made by the author, and to list additional points in the order they appear in the text. There is also a prompt for students to identify a key phrase or sentence that illustrates the use of the order of importance structure.

This worksheet is crafted to instruct students on how to identify the order of importance in a text and to understand how authors prioritize information to emphasize key messages. It guides students to think about the hierarchy of ideas presented in a text and to discern which details are given precedence by the author. The task of listing points in their order of appearance helps students to practice organizing information logically. By completing this worksheet, students learn to appreciate how the arrangement of information can affect the impact and clarity of written communication.