Descriptive Text Structure

Which one of these phrases from the passage is describes a coconut's appearance?

• tropical

• from Asia

• shades of brown

• is called copra

Which phrases describe the location of coconuts?

• is a tropical fruit

• on the inside, there is a watery liquid

• taller

• in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Central America, and South America

What is another good title for this paragraph?

• Problems for Coconut Growers

• Why the Coconut is a Popular Food

• The Effects of Weather on Coconut Trees

• What is a Coconut?

What does this paragraph mainly describe?

• the problems people cause for birds

• wood thrush-food they eat and how they get it

• what seasons we see wood thrushes

• why the forest floor is in danger

Which phrases would show that a text is descriptive?

• characteristics, for example, to illustrate

• because of, as a result of

• can be solved by, solutions

• first, then, next

Which of these shows a good diagram of a descriptive text structure?

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