Understanding Text Structures

What is the main purpose of a chronology structure in a text?

• To compare two different ideas

• To present events in the order they happened

• To show cause and effect

• To solve a problem

Which of the following is an example of a cause/effect structure?

• Listing the steps to bake a cake

• Explaining why plants need sunlight to grow

• Describing the features of a smartphone

• Comparing two different animals

What does a comparison structure in a text help you do?

• Identify the problem and solution

• Understand the sequence of events

• Compare similarities and differences

• Describe a process

Which structure would you use to describe how to solve a math problem?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

What is the first step in identifying the structure of a text?

• Summarize the text

• Look for signal words

• Count the paragraphs

• Identify the main idea

Which of the following signal words might indicate a problem/solution structure?

• First, next, then

• Similarly, likewise

• Because, therefore

• Problem, solution

What type of structure is used when a text describes the differences between two types of animals?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

Which structure is most likely used in a text that explains the reasons for a historical event?

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

What is the main feature of a chronology structure?

• It shows how things are alike and different

• It presents events in time order

• It explains reasons and results

• It identifies a problem and offers solutions

Which of the following is a key signal word for a cause/effect structure?

• Similarly

• First

• Because

• Problem