Text Structures

Text structures and text features are in what type of text:

• Non-fiction
• Historical fiction
• Science fiction
• Realistic fiction

If I want to show the differences and similarities between baseball and football, what text structure would I use?

• Problem & solution
• Compare/Contrast
• Description
• Cause & Effect

Billy spilled milk on the kitchen floor. He used a paper towel to clean up his mess. What was his problem?

• Using a paper towel to clean the mess
• Not having any milk to drink
• Being clumsy
• Spilling milk on the floor 

Coral snakes are distinguished by their red, yellow/white, and black colored banding. Most species of coral snakes are small in size. North American species average around 3 feet in length, but specimens of coral snakes can reach up to 5 feet. 
What type of text structure is this passage?

• Description
• Cause & Effect
• Sequential
• Problem & Solution

True or false: Another name for the  sequential text structure is chronological. 

• False
• True

Some of the signal words used for problem & solution are:

• Consequently, therefore, as a result, reason why, because of, may be due to
• First, second, next, last, another, then
• For example, for instance, specifically, in particular, in addition
• Similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

Choose the signal words that indicate chronological order:

• First, next, finally, 8:30, after
• Cause, effect, as a result of, because
• Problem, solution, promise, struggle
• Compare, contrast, similar, different

What type of text structure describes events in order (First, Next, Then, Finally)?

• Description
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Sequential

During the week, Paul usually wakes up at 7:30 am. Today, he overslept. 
What's the effect?

• He was very hungry. 
• He was late for school.
• His dog kept barking.
• His parents bought a new car.