Text Structures Practice

What does text structure mean?

• information in the text

• the way the author organizes information in the text

• the way the author presents the information in the text.

• how the text is typed up.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which text structure describes something in time order?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Which text structure might use words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which key words might be found in a text written in sequence?

• First

• Next

• Finally

• The issue is

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

In order to make a good pizza, you have to follow directions. First, you make the dough and roll it out, followed by forming it into a circle. Next add your favorite pizza sauce. The third step is to add lots of gooey cheese followed by your favorite topping. Afterwards, bake it till the bottom is crispy. Finally, dig in and enjoy!

What text structure is this?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

At one time, Americans could not get from coast to coast by train. The train tracks did not go all the way across the United States. This was a problem because it took months to travel from one side of the country to the other. Suddenly, in the early 1860's, the railroad companies decided to begin building a transcontinental railroad. This railroad would allow American to cross the continent in less than a week. This was a much better way to travel.

• Descriptive

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order/ Sequence

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Some scientists are worried about what will happen to people and animals if large forests and jungles in the world are destroyed. The trees and green plants in the forests and jungles produce oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere. Animals and people need this oxygen to breathe. If huge areas of green plants and trees are destroyed, there will not be enough oxygen produced to keep people and animals alive.

So, what should be done? The solution must be based on what is possible. People need to restore, or fix, ruined forest lands along with protecting areas of forests that already exist. It is not a simple solution, be at least we can try.

• Descriptive

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order/ Sequence

Answer explanation

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Read the text.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) examines published research in order to address the question of how to reduce injuries and deaths in traffic collisions. Based on the research findings, the CDC has concluded that the most effective way to improve safety is to increase seat belt use. The CDC recommends that states more strictly enforce laws that make seat belts a requirement. According to the CDC, these laws are highly effective in increasing seat belt use and saving lives.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

• chronological

• compare-contrast

• cause-effect

• problem-solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Read the text.

Many people divide exercise into one of two categories: strength training or aerobic. Strength training refers to activity that uses weights or a person's body weight to strengthen muscle, while aerobic exercise refers to activity that increases the heart rate for an extended period of time. Athletic trainers often advise people to wait at least forty-eight hours between strength training workouts, to give their muscles time to heal. Aerobic workouts, on the other hand, can be done more frequently.

Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?

• problem-solution

• compare-contrast

• chronological

• cause-effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5