Text Structure

Little Johnny Wiggins fell down a well on the farm.  His family looked for him.  Finally, at sundown, Mr. Wiggins found Johnny.  He had been trapped in the well for three hours.
CAUSE: Johnny Wiggins fell down a well.
What was the EFFECT?

• He was trapped for three hours.
• His mother found him at sundown.
• He was visiting the farm.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Mary didn't have a homework folder or an agenda.  She lost her homework somewhere in her disorganized locker; therefore, she got a zero and lunch detention.
The two effects in this sentence are she got a lunch detention and ...

• Mary lost her homework
• She got a zero
• The teacher is mean
• Mary couldn't find her agenda

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Jessica wanted to be a dancer.  She knew that dancers must work every day.  She took dance lessons every Tuesday.  She practiced a few hours each day.
EFFECT: Jessica practiced every day.
What was the CAUSE?

• She worked hard on Tuesdays.
• She took lessons every day.
• She wanted to be a dancer.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

The three men traveled slowly on horseback through the Colorado mountains.  It was a long journey.  They rode all day long.  It was dark when they reached the camp.
EFFECT: It was dark when the men reached camp.
What was the CAUSE?

• They left at dawn.
• The journey was long.
• The horses were tired.
• They were slow

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Mark and his brother went on a fishing trip with their father.  Their father caught three fish.  Mark caught two fish and his brother caught one.  Mark's fish were so little that he had to throw them back.  Mark was disappointed.  
CAUSE: Mark's fish were very small
What was the EFFECT?

• He went fishing with his father.
• His father's fish were very little.
• He had to throw them back.
• His brother laughed at him.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

It is a good idea to lock your door at night.  Mr. Smith forgot to lock his door last Monday night.  When he returned home, he found that his new flat screen TV and playstation had been stolen.  He was upset when he spoke with the police.  
EFFECT: Mr. Smith's T.V. was stolen.
What was the CAUSE?

• He went to a show every Monday.
• He forgot to lock his door.
• It was very late.
• He spoke with the police

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Writers of most stories, biographies, autobiographies, and historical writing use ___________, telling about events in the order those events occurred.

• descriptions
• causes
• chronological order
• problems

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Hank Williams was one of the most influential singers and composers in the history of country music. Born in Alabama in September of 1923, he began performing in his home state while still a teenager. Williams died under mysterious circumstances on January 1, 1953, two years after his most popular song, "Cold, Cold Heart," was released.
Which happened last?

• "Cold, Cold Heart" was released.
• Williams dies under mysterious circumstances.
• Williams began performing.
• Williams was born in 1923

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

After three years of hard work and practice, Georgia became the lead pianist for the All-State student band, but it didn't start off so well. Georgia started taking piano lessons when she was twelve years old in 2005. A year later, Georgia had her first solo recital at her teacher's house. She auditioned for a local orchestra, but didn't get in. Georgia was disappointed. So she found a new teacher and got to work! 
What event happened first?

• Georgia was the pianist for the all-state student band.
• Georgia started taking piano lessons when she was twelve years old.
• Georgia had her first solo recital at her teacher's house.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which text structure talks about order of time?

• Chronological
• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem or Solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5