Text Structures

Front

This type of writing gives information step by step.

Back

Sequence/Chronological Order

Front

This text structure features a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture.

Back

Descriptive

Front

This text structure is "how are things in the text similar or different."

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened and why it happens is.

Back

Cause and Effect

Front

This text structure tells what is the conflict, or problem, and how it was resolved.

Back

Problem and Solution

Front

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph: Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work. Options: Cause and Effect, Sequence/Chronological Order, Problem and Solution.

Back

Cause and Effect

Front

What is the structure of the passage about wild chimpanzees disappearing? Options: Compare and Contrast, Descriptive, Problem and Solution.

Back

Problem and Solution

Front

What type of writing is used in the passage about ice-cream flavors? Options: Descriptive, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect.

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

What type of text structure is used in the passage: "Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long our car was done."? Options: Descriptive, Cause and Effect, Sequence/Chronological Order

Back

Sequence/Chronological Order

Front

Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. Classify the text.

Back

Descriptive