Text Structures and Controlling Idea

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Sequential Order

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Sequential Order

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Sequential Order

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Sequential Order

What is the text structure of this passage?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

What is the BEST controlling idea of this passage?

• Bees are awesome! We need them to survive.

• Although bees might seem pesky, they are an important part of our environment.

• Bees are disappearing and there isn't anything we can do about it.

• There are new problems emerging as a result of bees disappearing. Although they can be pesky, they are important to our ecosystem.

What is the BEST controlling idea of this passage?

• Homelessness is not really a problem in America.

• Homelessness is an important issue that affects many people. It can look different depending on the situation.

• Homeless people are only found sleeping on the streets. Some people use shelters.

• Homeless people suffer tremendously. Homelessness is an important issue that affects a lot of people.