Text Structure Detective

When it rains, the flowers in the garden grow. What is this an example of?

• Comparing and contrasting

• Sequencing events

• Cause and effect

• Describing problem and solution

First, the caterpillar hatches from an egg. Next, it becomes a pupa. Finally, it turns into a butterfly. What text structure is used here?

• Cause and effect

• Sequencing events

• Comparing and contrasting

• Describing problem and solution

The city was very polluted, so a group of citizens planted trees to improve air quality. What text structure does this describe?

• Sequencing events

• Cause and effect

• Describing problem and solution

• Comparing and contrasting

Apples are sweet, while lemons are sour. What text structure is this?

• Cause and effect

• Comparing and contrasting

• Sequencing events

• Describing problem and solution

The soccer game was canceled because of the heavy rain. What text structure is shown here?

• Sequencing events

• Cause and effect

• Comparing and contrasting

• Describing problem and solution

Bikes have two wheels, but cars have four. What text structure is being used?

• Comparing and contrasting

• Sequencing events

• Cause and effect

• Describing problem and solution

Many fish were dying because the lake was polluted. The community cleaned up the lake, and the fish population began to thrive again. What text structure is this?

• Sequencing events

• Comparing and contrasting

• Cause and effect

• Describing problem and solution

After the eggs hatch, the baby turtles make their way to the ocean. What text structure does this passage use?

• Cause and effect

• Sequencing events

• Comparing and contrasting

• Describing problem and solution

Ice cream melts quickly in the sun because it is hot. What text structure is this?

• Sequencing events

• Cause and effect

• Comparing and contrasting

• Describing problem and solution

A hurricane can destroy homes and buildings. To prevent damage, people can install storm windows and reinforce structures. What text structure is being described?

• Cause and effect

• Sequencing events

• Comparing and contrasting

• Describing problem and solution