Text Structures

Front

Key words are: however, similarly, like, unlike

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved.

Back

Problem & Solution

Front

Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

Key words are: because, if, when, so, as a result

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

Tells what happened and why it happened.

Back

Cause & Effect

Front

Key words are: first, next, then, last, years, numbers

Back

Chronological Order

Front

What is the organizational pattern of the following passage?

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:

Chronological Order

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Compare & Contrast

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Cause & Effect

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Problem & Solution

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Descriptive

Back

Chronological Order

Front

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes. Options: Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Chronological Order, Problem & Solution, Descriptive

Back

Compare & Contrast

Front

Key words: for example, for instance, such as

Back

Description

Front

Helps you make a picture in your head

Back

Descriptive