Text Structure/Signal Word

This structure is organized from one point in time to another.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem Solution

This text structure shows how one or more causes led to one or more effects.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

This structure identifies an issue and offers ways to resolve or fix it.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Shows similarities and/or differences between two or more things.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Like chronological, this structure also has a strong time component.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

This strategy uses either the cluster or alternating approach.

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Choose the text structure that uses the following signal/keyword.

On December 25,

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Choose the text structure that uses the following signal/keyword.

As a result

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Choose the text structure that uses the following signal/keyword.

Difference

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

Choose the text structure that uses the following signal/keyword.

Problem

• Cause & Effect

• Chronological

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution