Considering Text Structure Name: _________________________

Now that you have read and annotated the Rifkin article, you are ready to analyze its
organizational structure.
First, divide the text into sections and answer the questions below.
1) Draw a line across the page where the introduction ends. Is this line after the first
paragraph or is there more than one introductory paragraph?
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2) Divide the body of the article into sections based on topic.
3) Draw a line where the conclusion begins. Is it the last paragraph or is there more than one
conclusion paragraph?
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4) Which section of the text seems the most developed? (Most detail or supporting
information)
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5) Which section is the most persuasive? Why?
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6) Which section is the least persuasive? Why?
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7) State the thesis / main argument in your own words.
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Now you can begin your descriptive outline! 

“SAYS” – Comprehension & Understanding “DOES” – Analysis & Interpretation
Summarize or paraphrase the text in your own words. Describe the purpose or function of the text.
What does the text SAY? What does the text DO?
INTRO: INTRO:

¶ 1: ¶ 1:

¶ 2: ¶ 2:

¶ 3: ¶ 3:

CONCLUSION: CONCLUSION: