Descriptive Text Structure

Which of the following does descriptive text do?

• Compares two things
• States a problem and how it is solved
• Tells an order of events
• describes a topic

Clues to look for when deciding if a text is using descriptive text structure is

• examples
• order of events
• comparisons
• similarities and differences

Which of the following is NOT a signal word for descriptive text?

• for example
• for instance
• such as
• as a result

What is the purpose of descriptive text?

• To give information

• to persuade

• To compare

• to give a timeline of events

Which of the following is the graphic organizer used for descriptive text?

• The top organizer
• The second organizer
• the third organizer
• the fourth organizer