Description Text Structure

Choose the text structure the author used in this passage.

The pond was frozen solid when the temperature dropped below 32 degrees. There was a 6 inch blanket of ice separating the water's surface and the air. No longer could a reflection of the surrounding trees be seen on the water. The fish could no longer find food floating at the top. It was now safe to ice skate.

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Description

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Choose the text structure used in the passage.

First, the students learned about the new information. Next, they practiced on a few problems together. Then, it was time for them to work independently. Finally, they were tested on their skills.

• Chronological/Sequence Text Structure

• Cause/Effect Text Structure

• Description Text Structure

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The previous day's melting had caused water to pond on the roadways. As the temperature dropped, the roads became slick. The winds polished the roads surface until they were like ice. As a result of the road conditions, many vehicles were sliding off into the ditches. Many motorists were left stranded.

• Chronological/Sequence Text Structure

• Cause/Effect Text Structure

• Description Text Structure

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Choose the text structure for the passage.

The cricket chirps by rubbing a scraper on its other wing. The tone changes depending on the distance between the wrinkles on the wing. The sound can be quite loud and monotonous.

• Chronological/Sequence Text Structure

• Cause/Effect Text Structure

• Description Text Structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The Labrador is one of the friendliest breeds. The weight of a male Labrador can range from 65-80 pounds. The life span of this breed is usually 12-13 years. They enjoy the water. They are often trained to be used as therapy dogs.

• Chronological/Sequence Text Structure

• Cause/Effect Text Structure

• Description Text Structure

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which context clue is helpful in finding the meaning of the underlined word.

The Graupel or snow pellets were falling prior to the heavy snow that blanketed the ground.

• blanketed the ground

• or snow pellets

• heavy snow

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the context clue words that help explain the meaning of the underlined word.

The sidewalks were encrusted with ice. Since they were completely covered, it was hard to see where to walk.

• were completely covered

• sidewalks

• where to walk

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which clue words help you determine if a passage is written with the DESCRIPTION TEXT STRUCTURE?

• First, next, then, last

• If...then, caused, since

• for example, to illustrate, features, attributes, appearance,

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which graphic organizer would be best for taking notes of a passage written with the DESCRIPTION TEXT STRUCTURE?

• 
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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

A nonfiction book that gives details that tell about the topic or explains by listing examples and characteristics would be considered to be written in which of the following text structures?

For example, a nonfiction book on a habitat that tells about its soil, moisture, temperature, and the food that is available.

• Chronological/Sequence Text Structure

• Cause/Effect Text Structure

• Description Text Structure

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5