Problem/Solution & Sequence

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

• The text would explain the steps of an event in time order
• The text would explain one main issue, and the solution to this issue
• The text would show how two things are similar and different
• The text would define and describe one main topic

Which of these options would be a good solution to the problem:
    Wendy can't reach the package of lightbulbs in the garage.

• She could just stay in the dark.
• She could stack random things to create steps.
• She could use a broom to knock the box down.
• She could ask somebody taller for help.

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

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

What is text structure?

• How the author organizes the text
• How the text is written on the paper
• What the text looks like
• Text about building items

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

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence 
• compare & contrast

Scenario:
"Ms. Aden really wanted to go to a concert, but the only problem was that her car was in the shop. Ms. Aden lived 10 minutes from the metro. Because of this, she was able to go to the concert!"
What text structure is being used in this scenario?

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution
• Cause and Effect

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with fork. Add mayo, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper then mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white with the mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Then serve.

What text structure is being used?

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• sequence/chronological order

• descriptive

What text structure talks about order in time?

• Chronological
• Compare and Contrast
• Cause and Effect
• Problem or Solution

CHOOSE THE CORRECT TEXT STRUCTURE.

All candy has a different process by which it is made. M&Ms are popular chocolate treats made from a mixture of liquid milk chocolate and a hard candy shell. First, the chocolate is

poured into small molds. Then, it is left to cool and harden. A conveyor belt transfers the chocolate to another section of a factory, where the chocolates are coated with the hard candy

shell. Finally, they are coated with color!

• description

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• sequence/.chronological order

• problem - solution