Text Structure Review

Which text structure describes something in time order?

• chronological

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

 

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

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

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

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

What text structure is this an example of?

The issue is that your sibling is bugging you. One way to solve it is by saying "Please stop" in a polite voice. And if they don't listen, you could tell a parent.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Description

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Which text structure does this graphic organizer help with?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

• Description

• Problem/Solution

What text structure might these books be written in?

• Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

• Description

• Problem/Solution

Which are key words for Cause and Effect?

• Similar, alike, different

• First, second, third, after that, finally

• Since, because, as a result of

• For example, in addition, for instance

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports.

What text structure is this?

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

 

What text structure is this?

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!

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

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.

What text structure is this?

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect