Understanding Text Structures Quiz

What is the definition of the "Chronological" text structure?

• Explains why something happened and its result.

• Identifies a problem and presents solutions.

• Presents events in the order they happened.

• Shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which signal words are associated with the "Cause and Effect" structure?

• First, next, after, dates

• Problem, issue, solve, resolve

• Because, since, therefore, as a result

• Similar, different, on the other hand

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a text uses "for example," "such as," and "including," what type of structure is being used?

• Description

• Problem-Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of the "Problem-Solution" structure?

• To give details about a topic.

• To explain why something happened and the outcome.

• To identify an issue and provide a solution.

• To show similarities and differences between two ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure involves discussing similarities and differences between two or more things?

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"In 1865, the Civil War ended. Shortly after, the Reconstruction Era began. By the late 1870s, new policies had reshaped the South."

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Global warming is a significant issue today. To address this, governments can reduce emissions, and individuals can switch to renewable energy sources."

• Problem-Solution

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"The butterfly has brightly colored wings with unique patterns. For example, the monarch butterfly has orange and black stripes."

• Description

• Chronological

• Problem-Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Because of heavy rainfall, the river flooded. As a result, nearby towns were evacuated."

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"Both cars and bicycles are effective means of transportation. However, cars are faster, while bicycles are more environmentally friendly."

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem-Solution

• Chronological

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5