Multiple Organizational Structures in Informational Texts
Can one informational text, such as a news article, contain more than one type of organizational structure? Explain why or why not.
A
No, informational texts are written using one organizational structure since it is meant to educate readers in a clear, concise manner.
B
Yes, authors can use different organizational structures within one informational text because one portion of the article might be focused on a sequence of events while another paragraph or two might be devoted to comparing those events to a similar instance.
C
Yes, authors can switch from one organizational structure to another. However, only two can be used within one article so as to keep the reader engaged.
D
No, only one type of organizational structure can be used because the article must have a focused approach so that the reader can follow along.