Text structures

Front

Which text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?

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Cause and Effect

Front

Which text structure tells about events in time order?

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Sequence

Front

Which text structure explains an issue and gives us ways to fix it?

Back

Problem and Solution

Front

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

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Compare and Contrast

Front

What is the organization of the morning routine described in the passage?

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sequence or chronological order

Front

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

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compare & contrast

Front

What is the relationship between strawberry and chocolate ice-cream based on the passage?

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Compare/Contrast

Front

What is the main focus of the passage about wild chimpanzees?

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Problem/Solution

Front

If you were writing a paragraph explaining the steps needed to learn how to ride a bike, what text structure would you use?

Back

Sequence or Chronological Order

Front

A journalist is writing an article for a local newspaper on the lack of city transportation and ideas to help fix it. What text structure should the journalist use?

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Problem and Solution