Text Structure

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• Process

• compare & contrast

The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. These plates rub almost each other resulting in earthquakes. Some parts of the world get more earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the Earth that get more earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

• description

• cause & effect

• chronological order

• problem & solution

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

• first, next, then, later, after

• cause, effect, as a result of, because

• problem, solution, promise, struggle

• compare, contrast, similar, different

Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, experience a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".

• Problem and solution

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological order

• Cause and Effect

The ability of a building to withstand the stress of an earthquake depends upon its type of construction, shape, mass distribution, and rigidity. Different combinations are used. To reduce stress, first, the building's ground floor must be flexible. Next, the outdoor walls should be made with stronger and more reinforced materials such as steel or reinforced concrete. Then, to help prevent collapsing, the roof should be made out of light-weight materials.

• Process (sequence)

• Cause and Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

The text structure of ______________ is text that tells what happened and why it happened.

• description

• chronological order

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological Order

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare/Contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5