Text Structure

Front

I do my chores each Saturday.

First, I fold the laundry and put it away.

Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor.

After that, I empty all the garbage cans and

the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are

finished, I can go outside to play.

Back

sequence

Front

Clue words that indicate compare and contrast: therefore, cause, effect, consequently, later, then, next, Monday, similar, different, common, on the other hand, possibility, struggle, hope, problem.

Back

similar, different, common, on the other hand

Front

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order: first, next, finally, 8:30, after, cause, effect, as a result of, because, problem, solution, promise, struggle, compare, contrast, similar, different.

Back

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

Front

Clue words that indicate cause and effect: next, after, then, first, last, struggle, promise, problem, solution, consequently, as a result of, so, therefore, similar, common, compare, contrast

Back

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

Front

Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution: first, last, next, after, cause, as a result of, consequently, compare, similar, both, alike, threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

Back

threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

Front

How to Make Cookies: First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Options: Sequence, Cause and Effect, Problem & Solution, Compare and Contrast

Back

Sequence

Front

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work. Options: problem & solution, order & sequence , compare & contrast, cause & effect

Back

cause & effect

Front

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Back

compare & contrast

Front

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed. Options: description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, problem & solution

Back

order & sequence