Identifying Informational Text Structures

When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where

they construct the dam from the bottom up.

They continue to add more trees, branches, and

mud until the top of the dam is above the water.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

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Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be so frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time.

One way to prevent this issue is to put your homework

in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another

solution is to leave yourself a note on the door.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people

now get their news from the internet rather than

reading newspapers. As a consequence, many

newspapers have gone out of business.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• compare and contrast

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

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The Space Needle was built in 1962 in

Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair.

It is 605 feet tall (184 m) from the ground to

the aircraft warning beacon at the very top.

Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation

deck at 520 (158 m) feet. They can also dine in a

revolving restaurant near the top of the needle.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• compare and constrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Which of the following text structures is used to explain how something works or how to do something?

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence/Process

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

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What text structure is typically used when an author wants to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Process

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

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In which text structure does the author present an issue and then provide one or more solutions?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence/Process

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Which text structure is used when an author describes an event and the results that follow?

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

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What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

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Beagles are medium-sized members

of the hound family. Beagles generally

make good pets because they are intelligent,

good-natured, and good with children. Beagles

are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise.

Which text structure is used in the paragraph?

• compare and contrast

• description

• problem and solution

• sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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