Text Structures

This type of writing structure includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

This type of writing structure considers similarities and differences

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

In this type of writing structure, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

This type of writing structure is usually in chronological order.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What text structure is the following?

"While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on tress, they are different colors and have very different tastes."

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What text structure is the following?

"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."

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What text structure is the following?

" The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner."

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What text structure is the following?

"The sun shone bright yellow in cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5