Types of Text Structures

Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological
• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

Which type of text structure describes events in order (First, Next, Then, Finally)?

• Sequence/ Chronological

• Cause & Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Compare/Contrast

I forgot to set my alarm clock last night, therefore I overslept this morning.

• sequential order

• cause/effect

• description

• Compare/contrast

In order to have a good day of virtual learning, first: be sure your device is charged, second: make sure you have your assignments completed for that day, third: pay close attention while you are in class.

• cause/effect

• Chronological/ sequential order

• description

• problem/solution

An author uses lots of adjectives, and words like for example, for instance, to indicate _______________ text structure

• cause/effect

• problem/solution

• description

What text structure would an author use when writing about an endangered species and how we can save it from extinction?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Problem and Solution

Car crashes are extremely dangerous. In the past, not all cars had seatbelts. As highways began to spread across the United States, more and more people were getting hurt in car crashes. The government made a new law requiring everyone to wear a seatbelt in order to keep people safe. As a result, there were far fewer deaths on the road. It was estimated that seatbelts saved about 14,000 lives in the year 2015.

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronology

 

What type of text structure does this passage make use of?

Daniel Sullivan was the first to notice the flames coming from the O’Leary barn at around 8:30 pm on October 8. A problem with the alarm box made it impossible for the people in the area to call for the fire department. By 9:30 pm, the entire block was blazing. In another 3 hours, there were fires all over Chicago. The heavy wind coming from the lake only made the fire bigger. It would be another day before the fire would be completely out. By that time, 17,500 buildings had been burned.

• Sequence or Chronological

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

11. It was the best birthday cake ever! It was three layers high and covered with soft white icing swirling like drifting snow. Chocolate sprinkles and miniature marshmallows dotted the cake. There were three tall candles, each with a cheerful flame. This was going to be a cake to remember! (What type of text structure is this?)

• chronological order/sequence
• problem and solution
• description

The Philippines has two official languages: Filipino and English. Filipino is the national language and is widely spoken throughout the country, while English is taught in schools and used in business and government. Although the two languages are different, they both play important roles in the country's culture and identity.

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• sequence

• descriptive