Text Structure

1. This type of structure shows how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words such as like, unlike, or different.

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• cause & effect

2. This structure shows events in time order. You may see words such as: first, next, then, or last.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

3. This type of structure tells about a problem and shows a solution. The reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

• cause & effect

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

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4. This type of structure tells about something. You may see words such as characteristics are or for example.

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

5. This structure shows why something happened and what happened. The reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

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

What type of text structure is this?

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• order & sequence

• problem & solution

7. 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.

What type of text structure is this?

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• order & sequence

• problem & solution

8. Bats are interesting creatures. These mammals are shy and gentle creatures. They are nocturnal and search for food at night. Most bats feed on insects. For example, one bat can eat hundreds of insects in an hour! Without bats, those insects would eat crops that farmers grow.

What type of text structure is this?

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• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

9. Leah suddenly choked in the middle of the meal so her mother gave her a gass of water to drink.

• descriptive

• problem & solution

• cause & effect

• compare & contrast