text structure

Since we ran out of bread, we went to the grocery store to buy more.

• problem and solution

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

Which text structure describes similarities and differences between two or more topics?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• sequence

• compare and contrast

This text structure helps readers create pictures in their mind about a topic

• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Description
• Problem / Solution

Which text structure is this? Ideas, events, or facts are presented as causes in relation to the resulting outcomes.

• description

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• sequence

• Cause-Effect

• Description

• Problem-Solution

• Chronological

• Cause-Effect
• Description
• Chronological
• Compare/Contrast

What are some clue words for sequencing?

• as a result of, therefore

• first, next, then, finally

• main idea, details

• summarize, re-read

• Cause-Effect
• Sequence
• Chronological
• Compare/Contrast

Driving on icy roads can be very dangerous. For this reason, many drivers put special snow tires on their cars to avoid sliding.

• problem and solution

• sequence

• cause and effect

• question and answer

How much did a Tyrannosaurus rex eat? Scientists think that the T. rex ate up to 500 lbs of meat in one bite!

• Cause and effect

• problem and solution

• description

• Question and answer