Text Structures Refresher

This type of structure shows how 2 or more things are alike/different.

HINT: you may see words such as 'like', 'unlike', or 'different'.

• description

• compare/contrast

• order/sequence

• cause/effect

This structure shows events in time order.

HINT: you may see words such as 'first', 'next', 'then', or 'last'.

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

This type of structure tells about a conflict or issue, and shows a way to solve it.

HINT: the reader will find words/phrases such as 'the problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'.

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

This type of structure tells about something.

HINT: you may see words like 'characteristics are...', or 'for example...'.

• description

• compare/contrast

• order/sequence

• problem/solution

This structure shows why something happened and what happened because of it.

HINT: the reader will see words/phrases such as 'because', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

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?

• description

• compare/contrast

• order/sequence

• problem/solution

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?

• description

• compare/contrast

• order/sequence

• problem/solution

Students who are frequently absent often have lower grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher's lessons. Even if they get extra help, it's usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don't always make up the work.

What type of text structure is this?

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation (SDC) developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel that this solution will help save lives.

What type of text structure is this?

• order/sequence

• compare/contrast

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

Bat 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?

• description

• compare/contrast

• order/sequence

• problem/solution