Organizational Text Structures

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What organizational pattern is used in the description of Glacier National Park?

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Main Idea and Details

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Tornadoes are strong storms that cause a lot of destruction. They have swirling winds that exceed 300 miles per hour. Usually, tornadoes happen over the plains states. On the other hand, hurricanes are storms that form over the Atlantic Ocean. They have strong winds and can cause a lot of damage when the storm reaches land. What is the organizational pattern of the passage?

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Compare and Contrast

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What is the text structure of the passage describing how to make hot chocolate chip cookies?

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Sequence

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What text structure is used in the description of Mt. Saint Helens’ eruption? When Mt. Saint Helens’ volcano erupted, there was a lot of damage for hundreds of miles. The hot lava caused forest fires down the mountain. Animals, who made their homes in those forests, were killed or homeless. Roads were destroyed. Volcanic ash blew into nearby cities, causing breathing problems for people with asthma.

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Cause and Effect

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What is the text structure used to describe the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sequence

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When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn’t think that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe. What is the text structure of the passage?

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Problem and Solution

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What is the text structure of the passage describing Washington, D.C.?

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Main Idea and Details

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What text structure is used to describe how pressure and temperature cause metamorphic rocks to change their appearance?

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Cause and Effect

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What is the organizational structure used to describe the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

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Compare and Contrast

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What type of text structure is used to describe the practice of seismic design or "earthquake-proofing" in earthquake-prone areas?

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Problem and Solution