Informational Structure

Which text structure would use these signal words?

• Compare and Contrast

• Order and Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

For which text structure would it make sense to use a box and t-chart graphic organizer?

• description

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• sequence (chronology)

An author uses this text structure to describe one thing or person's features or characteristics.

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is compare/contrast?

• still, while, often

• art, vibrant, relaxing

• each, different, both

• first, before, next

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is descriptive?

• on the other hand, although, same

• identified, found, balance

• with, can, under

• for example, also, additionally

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

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Compare/Contrast

• Description

Which text structure is this paragraph written in?

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

Which text structure uses signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'?

• A) Chronological/Sequence

• B) Cause and Effect

• C) Problem and Solution

• D) Description

An author uses this text structure to explain how two things are similar and different.

• A) Description

• B) Compare and Contrast

• C) Problem and Solution

• D) Cause and Effect

Which key words from the paragraph indicate a cause and effect structure?

• A) because, therefore, as a result

• B) similarly, likewise, both

• C) first, next, finally

• D) for example, such as, including