Text Structures

A problem and solution text structure means that the author tells of a ​ (a)   AND ​ (b)   .

• problem
• story
• opinion
• audience
• why it is important
• ways to solve the problem
• who would care most about it

A text containing words like FIRST, NEXT, and THEN is often written in a ​ (a)   text structure.

• chronological
• problem and solution
• description
• proposition and support

This graphic organizer has a central topic, and details that all tell more about that topic. What text structure does it represent?

• chronological
• problem and solution
• description

A grizzly bear is one of the largest land based predators. It is easily

identified by a distinctive hump on its shoulders. It has short rounded ears and a dish shaped face. It has long claws which can be 2—4 inches in length. Its fur can range in color, but the tips of the fur are generally lighter in color.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Before the 1800s, it is estimated that over 100 million bison (buffalo) roamed the American plains. Due to overhunting in the 1800s for their hides and meat, the American bison almost became extinct. There numbers by the 19th century were estimated to be only a few hundred.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

First the cheetah lays waiting in the tall brush. Next, the cheetah sees his prey. The gazelle doesn’t see the cheetah. Suddenly, the cheetah springs into action. He catches his prey. Finally, the big cat drags his catch off to a secluded spot.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Tigers in India are threatened. Conservationists are attempting to help the survival rate of these amazing animals. Some villages have been moved to minimize contact with people. Tiger reserves have also been set up to cut down on poaching.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Each year from May to October loggerhead turtles return to Florida’s beaches to lay eggs. First, the mother turtle finds a quiet spot on the sandy beach. Then, she digs a hole with her back flippers. Afterwards, she lays her eggs and covers them with sand to keep them warm and protect them from predators. Finally, she leaves the next and heads

back to the ocean.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Flies are a huge problem during summers in the south. One unusual remedy for keeping flies out of your house is to stick a Ziplock back of water to your doors. This is said to confuse the flies and they go away.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect

Male mallard ducks have a green head with a white collar around their

necks. They have an orangish-yellow beak. Their bodies are grayish-

brown. The mallard has a wide purplish-blue stripe on its wings which are outlined in white. It has webbed feet which help it to paddle

through water.

WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF THIS TEXT?

• description

• problem and solution

• chronological

• cause and effect