Text structure 2

Text structure

Test structure refers to how the information within a written text is organized.

Description

• Is this describing something?

• Uses words like: for instance, for example, another

Sequence

• Is this telling me the order of events?

• Uses dates, time, before, after, finally

Compare and Contrast

• Is this explaining how things are alike and different

• Uses words like: similar, both, also, different, however, and whereas

Problem and Solution

• Is this telling how a problem was solved?

• Uses words like problem, solution, solve, dilemma

Cause and Effect

• Is explaining why something happened.

• Uses words like because, reason, therefore, as a result, since, consequently, and due to.

Multiple Choice

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds.

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

Multiple Choice

To make a yummy smoothie, first put some milk into a blender. Then add a banana and some frozen berries such as strawberries and blueberries. You may want to add some grapes. Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and increase speed until everything is blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy!

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

Multiple Choice

Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise.

• problem and solution

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence