Text Structures

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

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

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast