Text structures

Front

What is the main purpose of the Fourth of July in the United States?

Back

The Fourth of July celebrates the independence of the United States.

Front

What does Veteran's Day commemorate?

Back

Veteran's Day celebrates military veterans.

Front

What text structure is used when listing steps in a process?

Back

Sequence.

Front

What are some key words that indicate chronological order?

Back

First, next, then, last, years, numbers.

Front

What text structure describes a person, place, or thing in detail?

Back

Description.

Front

What is the height of the Space Needle from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon?

Back

The Space Needle is 605 feet tall (184 m).

Front

What is the observation deck height of the Space Needle?

Back

The observation deck is at 520 feet (158 m).

Front

What type of text structure is used in the description of the Loggerhead turtle?

Back

Descriptive.

Front

What are the colors of the Loggerhead turtle's shells?

Back

The Loggerhead has a reddish-brown upper shell and a dull brown to yellowish lower shell.

Front

What is the significance of key words in understanding text structure?

Back

Key words help identify the organization of information, such as chronological order or sequence.