Choose the clue words that indicate description

For example, specifically, in addition

cause, as a result of, consequently

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

cause, effect, as a result of, because

problem, solution, promise, struggle

compare, contrast, similar, different

Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.

threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

cause, as a result of, consequently

Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day. What is the Cause? What is the Effect?

Cause: Ray forgot to charge his iPad. Effect: Ray's iPad was dead.

Cause: Ray's iPad was dead. Effect: Ray forgot to charge his iPad.

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is descriptive?

for example, also, additionally

on the other hand, although, same

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is cause and effect?

consequently, because, resulting

What is the best definition for text structure? *

How the author chooses to organize the information in a text

The way words are arranged on a page

2. How does finding "signal words" in a passage help when looking at different text structures?

They are words that indicate the purpose of the text and can improve your understanding.

They are words that are bolded and that means they are important.

They are words that explain a picture and can put a visual in your head as you read.

They are words that are in headings that can tell you what the paragraph will be about.

5. Which signal words might you find in a SEQUENCE/CHRONOLOGICAL text structure?

first, next, last, before, after, dates and years

one reason for, solve, because, may be due to, a problem

however, on the other hand, similar to, different from

characteristics, it means, looks like, also, to illustrate, including

Nonfiction Text Structure

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English

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.K.5, RI.2.5, RI.1.5

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Ana Adopina

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

Compare & Contrast

Problem & Solution

Cause & Effect

Chronological Order

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What text structure talks about order in time?

Chronological

Compare and Contrast

Cause and Effect

Problem or Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a text is written with a trouble or problem happening, but the problem is solve....What type of text structure is that?

cause and effect

problem and solution

sequence

description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?

Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Sequence

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Tells the order of events, listed steps, may include dates and times, timeline

Compare and Contrast

Cause and Effect

Problem and Solution

Sequence or Chronological Order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

next, after, then, first, last

struggle, promise, problem, solution

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

similar, common, compare, contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.

therefore, cause, effect, consequently

later, then, next, Monday

similar, different, common, on the other hand

possibility, struggle, hope, problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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