Text Structures

Text Structures

Learn how to identify text structures!

Description Text Structure with key words and graphic organizer

Chronological Order/Sequence Text Structure with key words and graphic organizer

Compare and Contrast Text Structure with key words and graphic organizer

Cause and Effect Text Structure with key words and graphic organizer

Problem and Solution Text Structure with key words and graphic organizer

Multiple Choice

These key words are most commonly associated with which text structure?

For example

For instance

Such as

Looks like

Characteristics such as

Features like

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Multiple Choice

These key words are most commonly associated with which text structure?

alike, like, both

unlike, but, different

on the other hand

as well as

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• Compare and Contrast

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Multiple Choice

These key words are most commonly associated with which text structure?

The question is

The puzzle is

To solve this

One answer is

One solution would be

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• Sequence

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• Compare and Contrast

Multiple Choice

These key words are most commonly associated with which text structure?

Why

Because

Therefore

As a result

The effect

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• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

These key words are most commonly associated with which text structure?

First

Then

Next

After

Finally

Dates

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• Cause and Effect

Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used in this passage?

When I got home from school after a long day, nothing sounded better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, then I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other. Next, I smooshed the two pieces of bread together. Finally, I enjoyed my delicious sandwich while watching my favorite show on Netflix. I think that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate!

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Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used in this passage?

All matter can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. Both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. Physical changes are those that do not change the make-up or identity of the matter. For example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay, so changing the shape of it would be a physical change. Chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. For example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. The difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. Physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.

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Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used in this passage?

The problem is that tigers are becoming extinct. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller has some ideas about how to solve this. He thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Another solution that Dr. Miller offers is that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.

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Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used in this passage?

Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors which created bubbles of speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral, causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees. The economy is like a big boat - once it gets moving quickly in the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.

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• Cause and Effect

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Multiple Choice

Which text structure is being used in this passage?

Have you ever wondered what the inside of a volcano looks like? Let me describe it to you. Deep underground is a magma chamber. The magma chamber is under the bedrock of the earth’s crust. The conduit or pipe runs from the magma chamber to the top of the volcano. The conduit connects the magma chamber to the surface. Most volcanoes also have a crater at the top. Volcanoes are quite a sight, and you can enjoy this site all over the universe. Volcanoes are found on planets other than Earth, like the Olympus Mons on Mars.

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