Text Structure Test

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• cause & effect

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological or sequence

• compare & contrast

This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• sequence

• compare & contrast

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

• problem & solution

• chronological or sequence

• compare & contrast

• cause & effect

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed. Then I get my lunch together and pack my car. Off to school I go!

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological or sequence

• problem & solution

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological or sequence

• problem & solution

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological or sequence

• problem & solution

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological or sequence

• problem & solution

This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

• problem & solution
• compare & contrast
• cause & effect
• descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.

• chronological or sequence

• descriptive

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution