Text Structure Review

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence
• compare & contrast

This type of writing gives information in a step-by-step format.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & 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
• order & sequence 
• compare & contrast
• cause & effect

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
• order & sequence
• problem & solution

This has been the worst 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 often host  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

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.

• order & sequence
• descriptive
• compare & contrast
• problem & solution

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. People are texting or talking on their cell phones. Safe Drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car; many people feel this new product will help save lives.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• problem & solution

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Clue words - like, both, neither, same, on the other hand, differ 

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

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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 trick or treating, Billy stayed up late eating his whole bag of candy. The next day he felt sick and tired. 

• order & sequence
• description 
• cause & effect
• problem & solution 

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5