Text Structures

What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

• Main Idea and Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

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

• Main Idea and Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

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

• Main Idea and Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

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

• Main Idea and Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.

What words make this paragraph Order and Sequence?

• so, my, do, is

• am, for, is, get

• first thing, then, after

• sharpen, homework, pencil

What is the main idea of this paragraph:

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• We're not always happy.

• You should do good things for others.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

What is the main idea of this paragraph:

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

• Mark is the best skater at the park.

• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Johnny struggled with waking up on time for school. He often stayed up late to play Among Us with his friends. When the sun would finally poke it's head through his window his clock would always read 8:00. Today, he decided to only play three rounds of Among Us and he set an alarm to wake him up at 6:40. He had plenty of time to get ready for school, and he even got to play an extra round before the bus showed up.

• Main Idea and Description

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Order and Sequence

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Phillip was watching a football game on TV. His baby sister crawled in and started wailing loudly in front of the TV, so Phillip couldn't see anything. When his sister finally got out of the way, the game was over!

• Main Idea and Description

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and 1506. Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year.

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence