Analyzing Text Structures

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Bald eagles faced habitat destruction and population decline due to settlers, egg collectors, and pesticides. Federal laws now protect them, with over 7,678 pairs in the lower U.S. How is this organized?

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Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Rainbows form when sunlight passes through raindrops, splitting into seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. They appear in rain, mist, fog, and dew, and are circular but look like arches from the ground. How is this passage organized?

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Descriptive

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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A star forms from a hydrogen and helium cloud that collects dust and gases, warms up, and eventually explodes due to heat and friction. How is this organized?

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Chronological

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Crocodiles and alligators share similarities like long snouts and powerful tails. Key differences include snout shape and color. How is this organized?

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Compare & Contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Passage discusses how humans and beavers alter environments, leading to conflicts like flooding. It suggests long-term solutions, such as water flow devices, instead of eliminating beavers. How is this organized?

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Problem & Solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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After the Stamp Act and Boston Tea Party, British acts removed colonists from power and restricted town meetings, leading to anger and the formation of the Continental Congress. Britain viewed this as rebellion, sending troops to quell riots. The Revolutionary War began with the first shots fired in April. How is this organized?

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Cause & Effect

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Michael Phelps, a legendary swimmer, began at 7, set a national record by 10, and was the youngest U.S. Olympian at his first Games. He broke a world record in the 200m fly and won 28 Olympic medals. How is this organized?

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Sequence

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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The tongue is a muscle in the mouth that allows us to taste and helps in chewing by moving food. It grows new taste buds every two weeks and presses food against the palate for swallowing. How is this passage organized?

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Description

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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Texting and driving is a major issue, especially among teens. 69% of U.S. drivers aged 18-64 used their phones while driving last month, increasing crash likelihood by 23 times. An Apple patent could help by locking out texts and calls to reduce distractions. How is this organized?

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Problem & Solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Divergent and The Hunger Games are dystopian novels with strong female leads facing different challenges. Tris seeks her place in her faction, while Katniss deals with daily survival. Tris is a soldier in combat; Katniss is a symbol of hope. How is this passage organized?

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Compare & Contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5