Text Structure Vocabulary

Front

What are clue words for chronological/sequence text structure?

Back

first, next, then, last, year, dates

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What are clue words for cause/effect text structure?

Back

as a result, because, when, if, then, consequently

Front

What are clue words for problem/solution text structure?

Back

problem, solution, resolution, dilemma

Front

What are clue words for compare/contrast text structure?

Back

on the other hand, similarly, like, unlike, however

Front

What text structure tells the order of events?

Back

chronological/sequence

Front

What is the purpose of chronological/sequence text structure?

Back

To present events in the order they occur.

Front

What is the purpose of cause/effect text structure?

Back

To show the relationship between events, where one event causes another.

Front

What is the purpose of problem/solution text structure?

Back

To identify a problem and propose one or more solutions.

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What is the purpose of compare/contrast text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What are some examples of chronological/sequence clue words?

Back

first, next, then, finally.