Text Structures L3

After the school fire, there was a lot of damage. Our computer lab was a total loss. To solve this, we put on a fund-raising carnival the next Saturday. We used all the money to buy new computers!

 The organizational structure of this paragraph is…

• compare/contrast

• chronological

• problem/solution

• description

Charlie went to the store, and bought a box of cookies. Then he walked home and shared the cookies with his friend Tom. After that, Tom was happy, and he gave Charlie a ball. Finally, Charlie went home to show his ball to his brother.

 The organizational structure of this paragraph is…

• compare/contrast

• chronological

• problem/solution

• description

Although Suzy and Sally are twins, they are totally different people. Suzy has blonde hair, but Sally has brown hair.  Suzy is very lady-like unlike Sally who is more of a tomboy than a lady.  You would think Suzy was the popular girl, however, it’s actually Sally.

• compare/contrast

• chronological

• problem/solution

• description

 Because I slipped in the hallway, I broke my arm.  Since I broke my arm, I got a cast, and because I got a cast, all my friends helped me more.

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• chronological

• cause/effect

• description

The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a U-shaped bridge that extends over the edge of the canyon and towers over the Colorado River 800 feet below. The Skywalk is made of a very thick glass floor and sides, making it transparent. It was designed to withstand strong winds. It is owned by the Hualapai Indian tribe. It opened to visitors in 2007.

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• cause/effect

• problem/solution