Text Structures

In this text structure, the results of of something are explained.

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

In this text structure, information is organized by the order in which is occurs. It is common for organizing instructions or explaining processes. This type of writing is also called process writing.

• Sequence

• Chronological

• Spatial

• Cause and Effect

In this text structure, information is organized by the time in which each event occurred.

• Chronological

• Sequence

• Spatial

• Problem and Solution

In this text structure, information is explained as a problem or dilemma, and a remedy (or solution) is offered.

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

In this text structure, the similarities and differences of two or more items are discussed.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Classify

In this text structure, information is organized by space or location. This type of writing can also be called descriptive writing.

• Sequence

• Spatial

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

The signal words for this text structure can include the following: first, next, before, then, and lastly.

• Chronological

• Spatial

• Sequence

• Descriptive

The signal words for this text structure can include the following: because, as a result, caused, affected, and due to.

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological

• Problem and Solution

• Spatial

The signal words for this text structure can include the following: unlike, similar, different, and both.

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

The signal words for this text structure can include the following: propose, solution, problematic, and prevention.

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast