Identifying Text Structures

Presents a problem and explains how it was or could be solved

• Problem and solution

• Sequential/

  Chronological

• Compare and contrast

• Description

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

Every morning, the cat would jump on the counter and knock over glasses of water. Removing the cat didn't solve the issue. The spray bottle didn't help. Finally, laying tin foil across the countertops scared the cat enough to get him to stop.

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is problem/solution?

• solve, issue, help

• knock, foil, stop

• every, didn't, enough

• similar, unlike, if

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

• build, gather, maintain

• before, then, finally

• around, over, your

• first, second, third

Which key words from the last paragraph indicate that the structure is cause and effect?

• before, next, finally

• folded, trapped, builds

• being, when, away

• consequently, because, resulting

Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "First, gather all the ingredients for the cake. Next, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Finally, combine both mixtures and pour into a baking pan."

• Description

• Sequence & Order

• Problem and Solution

Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "To prepare for the science fair, first choose a topic. Next, conduct research and gather materials. Then, create a hypothesis and test it through experiments. Finally, present your findings."

• Description

• Sequence & Order

• Problem and Solution

Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. The process involves the intake of carbon dioxide and water, which are converted into glucose and oxygen."

• Sequence & Order

• Description

• Problem and Solution

Read the passage below and identify the text structure: "Due to the heavy rains, the river overflowed, causing flooding in the nearby areas. To address this, the local government built a series of levees and drainage systems to prevent future floods."

• Description

• Sequence & Order

• Problem and Solution