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

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

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Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

• description
• compare & contrast
• order & sequence
• problem & solution

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French fries, potato chips, and fried  chicken are not nutritious foods. In
fact, people should limit the number of fried foods they eat. There are many health risks that can be linked to eating foods fried in oil. One well- known side effect is obesity. People who eat fried foods often tend to be overweight. Eating fried foods also increases the chance of gas, heartburn, and bloating. Eating fried foods can result in higher levels of cholesterol, which can result in a heart attack. Clearly, there are many negative effects which can be associated with eating large amounts of fried foods. 

• problem & solution
• description
• cause & effect
• sequence

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Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in a many different colors and flavors.  Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate.  Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not.  Even though more chocolate ice-cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake. 

• Cause and Effect
• Chronological
• Problem solution
• Compare/Contrast

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"The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and 1506. Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year."
What text structure is used here?

• Description
• Problem/Solution
• Cause/Effect
• Compare/Contrast

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Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes  at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment. 
What words signal the author's organizational pattern?

• balls, jump ropes, recess
• Some, another, she
• Upset, refused, developed, system
• rotation, equipment

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John gave a surprise party for Kenny. John had the party at his house. All of their friends came to the party. Kenny was very surprised when he opened the door. 
What happened first in the passage?

• All their friends came
• Kenny opened the door. 
• John gave a surprise party for Kenny. 
• Kenny was surprised. 

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Frogs and toads can live in the water and on the land. They both catch food with long, sticky tongues. They eat insects and small animals. You can tell them apart by their bodies. Frogs have long, strong back legs and thin, moist skin. Toads have shorter back legs and drier skin. 

• problem and solution
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• description

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Gretta and Gregory were blackberry hunting.  Suddenly, Gretta screamed.  A big bear was eating berries up ahead.  When the bear heard the scream, it turned and ran away.
CAUSE: Gretta screamed when she saw the bear.
What was the EFFECT?

• The bear was eating berries.
• The bear ran away.
• Gregory went hunting for the bear.

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On Halloween night the first thing you need to do is put on your costume. Next get your mom or dad and go to your neighbor's house. Knock on the door. When they answer say trick or treat and hold out your bag for a piece of candy. Do this at every house on your street. 

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

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