Understanding Text Structures

What is the structure if a paragraph describes the colors, shapes, and size of a butterfly?

• Compare and contrast

• Description

• Sequence

• 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

If a text says, "The rainforest is full of tall trees, colorful flowers, and unique animals," what structure is it using?

• Sequence

• Description

• 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 structure is used if the author describes how a shark’s fins and teeth help it survive?

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Description

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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 structure if a text explains the appearance of a castle, including its towers, walls, and moat?

• Sequence

• Description

• 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

If a paragraph says, "A lion has a golden mane and sharp teeth, and its roar can be heard from miles away," what is the structure?

• Compare and contrast

• Sequence

• Description

• 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 structure if a text says, "First, gather all your ingredients. Then, mix the flour and sugar. Next, bake the dough at 350°F"?

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Sequence

• Description

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

If a text lists the events of a frog’s life from egg to adult, what structure is it using?

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Description

• sequence

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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 structure if a text explains how to build a birdhouse step by step?

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Description

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

If a paragraph begins with, "First, turn on the oven," and ends with, "Finally, let the cookies cool," what structure is it using?

• Description

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• sequence

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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 structure if a text explains how to plant a tree, starting with digging a hole and ending with watering it?

• Sequence

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5