Text Structures Practice #1

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, concern, puzzle, issue, solve, or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• sequential order

• compare & contrast

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• sequential order

• 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. Frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments, so they don’t always make up the work.

• problem & solution

• sequential order

• compare & contrast

• cause & effect

Kyrie Irving was born in 1992 in Melbourne, Australia. Irving became a high school basketball star in New Jersey before briefly playing for Duke University. He was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 1 pick in the 2011. In 2016, he teamed with LeBron James to give the Cavaliers their first championship.

• Cause & Effect

• Compare & contrast

• Chronological order

• 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

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation developed a product to solve this concern. The product will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

• description

• compare & contrast

• sequential order

• problem & solution

Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.

• therefore, cause, effect, consequently
• later, then, next, Monday
• similar, different, common, on the other hand
• possibility, struggle, hope, problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

• next, after, then, first, last
• struggle, promise, problem, solution
• consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
• similar, common, compare, contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3