Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. Common structures include cause/effect, chronological, description, problem/solution, and compare/contrast.

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What is the cause/effect text structure?

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The cause/effect text structure explains why something happens (cause) and the result of that event (effect). For example, 'The heavy rain caused flooding in the streets.'

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What is the chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words like 'first,' 'next,' and 'finally.'

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What is the description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and examples to create a vivid picture for the reader.

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What is the problem/solution text structure?

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Problem/solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions. For example, 'The city has a traffic problem. To solve it, they are building more bike lanes.'

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What is the compare/contrast text structure?

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Compare/contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects. For example, 'While both cats and dogs make great pets, cats are generally more independent than dogs.'

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What are signal words for cause/effect?

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Signal words for cause/effect include 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'due to.'

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What are signal words for chronological order?

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Signal words for chronological order include 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally.'

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What are signal words for problem/solution?

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Signal words for problem/solution include 'problem,' 'solution,' 'to fix this,' and 'one way to solve this is.'

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What are signal words for compare/contrast?

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Signal words for compare/contrast include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' 'however,' and 'in contrast.'