Text Structures

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• sequence

• cause & effect

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

• sequence

• compare & contrast

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• sequence

• compare & contrast

This type of writing uses words like first, next, then, finally.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• sequence

• compare & contrast

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.

• description

• compare & contrast

• 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

• sequence

• problem & solution

What text structure compares similarities and differences?

• Cause and Effect
• Description
• Problem/Solution
• Compare/Contrast

What text structure has problem that is solved?

• Cause/Effect
• Compare/Contrast
• Sequence
• Problem/Solution

Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.

• therefore, cause, effect, consequently

• later, then, next, Monday

• similar, different, both, on the other hand

• possibility, struggle, hope, problem

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

• next, after, then, first, last

• struggle, promise, problem, solution

• as a result of, so, because

• similar, common, compare, contrast