Text Structures (Part One)

Which type of text structure tells a story in time order?

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

Which type of text structure begins with an issue and then offers solutions for that issue?

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

Which text structure has keywords like "challenge," "concern," or "issue"?

• Chronological Order

• Problem/Solution

Which text structure has keywords like "first," "next," or mentions specific years things occured?

• Chronological Order

• Problem/Solution

One of the biggest issues students have at school is not doing their homework. Often they're too tired once they get home or they forget about it completely. Well, one way that students can better keep track of their assignments is by keeping a planner. This will help them set a routine so they won't forget!

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither

Joanie was looking forward to her first day of school. She woke up early that morning and hurried to take a shower. Then, she brushed her teeth and put on the nicest clothes she had. Her mom offered her breakfast, but she couldn't eat. Instead, she ran to the bus stop and waited. It was going to be an excellent day!

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither

World War Two began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. They had been on the move for quite some time but this was the first major act of war. After that, other countries declared war on Germany. The USA didn't get involved until 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Then, in 1945, the war ended.

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither

Nick sat in RTI at the end of the day, starved half to death. He kept thinking about how he should have eaten his lunch. But the cafeteria had served something he really didn't like. He could hardly listen to the teacher when she talked. What was he supposed to do? As soon as he got home, he ran to the kitchen and fixed himself a PB & J. Thank goodness he didn't live too far from school.

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither

I really like cats. They're cute and fluffy and like to snuggle with me. Cats have amazing hearing and their tongues are coated in hooks that help them clean themselves. Dogs are pretty cool too, though. They can learn tricks and are super loyal to their owners.

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither

The dropping of the atomic bomb is one of the most controversial events in WW2 History. Some people believe it was unnecessary. But the Japanese did provoke the US by attacking their naval base. Because of their actions, a lot of people thought we also needed to sneak up on them.

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Neither