Identifying Text Structure

What clue words help identify a sequence text structure?

• First, next, then

• Because, so, as a result

• Such as, for example, including

• Above, below, beside

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the correct order of events in this passage? "Maria woke up early, ate breakfast, and then walked to school."

• Maria walked to school, ate breakfast, and woke up early.

• Maria woke up early, ate breakfast, and walked to school.

• Maria ate breakfast, walked to school, and woke up early.

• Maria woke up late, ate breakfast, and walked to school.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which sentence shows a sequence of events?

• The dog barked loudly because it saw a stranger.

• The mountains are tall and covered in snow.

• After cleaning the house, Max sat down to read a book.

• Jenna solved the puzzle by matching the colors.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of these text structures tells events in order?

• Description

• Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of a sequence text structure?

• To describe a topic using details

• To explain how to solve a problem

• To tell the order of events

• To show differences and similarities

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the clue word in this sentence that shows a problem and solution structure? "The bike chain was stuck, so Emily fixed it with oil."

• Stuck

• Fixed

• So

• Chain

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which sentence shows a problem and solution?

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of a problem and solution text structure?

• To show how events happen in order

• To describe a topic in detail

• To explain a problem and how it was solved

• To compare two ideas

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the solution in this passage? "Anna's computer wouldn’t turn on, so she asked her teacher for help. Her teacher fixed it by plugging it in."

• Anna's computer wouldn’t turn on.

• She asked her teacher for help.

• Her teacher fixed it by plugging it in.

• The computer needed a new battery.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Which of these is an example of a problem and solution text structure?

• A recipe showing steps to bake cookies

• A passage describing a dog's fur and personality

• A story where a character gets lost and finds their way home

• A comparison of cats and dogs

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5