Text Structure and Transition Words

Front

Visualizes info with sensory details.

Back

Description

Front

Uses comparisons to describe similarities and differences.

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

Cause and Effect

Back

Describes a relationship between an event and its causes.

Front

Problem and Solution

Back

Introduces a problem and offers one or more solutions.

Front

Organizes information in a sequence of steps or directions

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Sequential Order

Front

Events presented in time order from start to finish.

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Chronological Order

Front

Text structure of the paragraph: Hurricanes and tornados are both amazing yet deadly natural phenomena. They generate deadly conditions differently: tornados with high winds (up to 300 mph) and hurricanes with flooding, which can also produce tornados.

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

Use this graphic organizer for:

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Chronological Order

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Identify the transition word: I like to go to the opera; in fact, it’s my favorite entertainment.

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In fact

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Identify the transition word: The class finished the test early; therefore, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell.

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therefore