Text Structures

Front

What is the text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps?

Back

Chronological

Front

What is the text structure that explains what happened and why it happens?

Back

Cause and Effect

Front

What text structure uses words like 'First', 'Second', 'Following', and 'Finally'?

Back

Sequence

Front

What text structure uses signal words like 'Similar', 'Same', 'Alike', 'Both', 'On the other hand', and 'Instead'?

Back

Comparison

Front

What is the text structure that discusses something in great detail?

Back

Description/MI & D

Front

What is the purpose of a chronological text structure?

Back

To present events in the order they occur.

Front

What type of text structure would you use to compare two different subjects?

Back

Comparison

Front

What are some signal words for Cause and Effect text structure?

Back

Because, Therefore, As a result, Consequently.

Front

What is the main focus of a Problem and Solution text structure?

Back

To present a problem and discuss possible solutions.

Front

What does the term 'Description' refer to in text structures?

Back

It provides detailed information about a topic.