Text Structures Unit Test

What are the signal words for problem/solution?

• next, finally, additionally

• remedy, resolution, problematic

What are the signal words for chronological order/sequential?

• first, next, meanwhile, after

• dilemma, issue, complication, fix

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

Mom took Aaron to the shoe store at the mall. First the shoe salesman measured Aaron's foot. Next, he went to the backroom to get some shoes for Aaron to try. Then Aaron tried on three pairs of shoes. Finally Aaron chose the pair he liked the best and his mother bought them.  Which text structure does this text primarily use?

• generalization

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• chronological order/sequential

Define chrono

• order

• inference

• time

• problem

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the definition of contrast?

• To explain how something is the same as something else.

• To explain how something is different.

Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. What text structure is being demonstrated in this passage?

• problem/solution

• cause and effect

• chronological order/sequential

• compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.9

We turned up the heat because it was getting cold last night. This is an example of which text structure?

• process

• cause and effect

• generalization

• compare and contrast

A group of penguins on land is called a waddle. They huddle together to protect themselves from predators. Many male penguins give female penguins rocks to impress them.

• problem/solution

• generalization/description

• compare and contrast

• process

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2B

On September 8, 1992 Shaq entered the NBA draft. In 1993 he was named the NBA rookie of the year. Shaq was awarded MVP in 1999-2000.

• chronological order/sequential

• process

• generalization

• cause and effect

Place a seed into the dirt. Then it will go through the germination process. The roots will grow and the leaves will come out of the ground. A flower will appear and then the plant is ready for pollination.

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• process

• generalization