In a compare and contrast essay, what is the primary purpose?

A) To show how things are alike and different

C) To explain why something happened

Which sentence best exemplifies a compare and contrast structure?

B) Unlike summer, winter is cold and snowy.

A) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

C) The cake was baked for 30 minutes.

What is the main feature of a compare and contrast text structure?

C) It highlights similarities and differences.

B) It describes a problem and solution.

D) It explains causes and effects.

Which of the following sentences uses a compare and contrast structure?

B) Both apples and oranges are fruits, but apples have a crisper texture.

A) The rain caused the river to flood.

C) The instructions were followed step by step.

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Compare and Contrast Text Structures

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RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the short passage and decide what text structure did the author used.

Cause and Effect

Sequential

Problem and Solution

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which text structure would be used to organize this text?

cause and effect

compare and contrast

sequence

description

problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you see the signal words: in comparison, different from, similar to...
Which text structure is being used?

cause and effect

compare and contrast

sequence

description

problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If you see the signal words: although, yet, however...
Which text structure is being used?

cause and effect

compare and contrast

sequence

description

problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Match the description to the type of text structure:
"This type of text illustrates similarities and difference
between objects, action, ideas, arguments, or processes. When the text evaluates the merit of the object or ideas being compared, it becomes a judgment or critique."

Cause/Effect

Problem/Solution

Compare/Contrast

Proposition/Support

Judgment/Critique

Description

Time Order (Chronology)

Sequence (Process)

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

The following are all signal words for type of text structure?

Cause/Effect

Problem/Solution

Compare/Contrast

Proposition/Support

Judgment/Critique

Description

Time Order (Chronology)

Sequence (Process)

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

Cause and Effect

Chronological

Problem and Solution

Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Compare and Contrast Text Structures

15 questions

Read the short passage and decide what text structure did the author used.

Which text structure would be used to organize this text?

If you see the signal words: in comparison, different from, similar to...
Which text structure is being used?

If you see the signal words: although, yet, however...
Which text structure is being used?

Match the description to the type of text structure:
"This type of text illustrates similarities and difference
between objects, action, ideas, arguments, or processes. When the text evaluates the merit of the object or ideas being compared, it becomes a judgment or critique."

The following are all signal words for type of text structure?

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

Which text structure is used to highlight both similarities and differences between two subjects?

When a text uses words like 'similarly' and 'on the other hand', which structure is it employing?

Identify the text structure: 'While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are more independent, whereas dogs require more attention.'

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15 questions

Read the short passage and decide what text structure did the author used.

Which text structure would be used to organize this text?

If you see the signal words: in comparison, different from, similar to... Which text structure is being used?

If you see the signal words: although, yet, however... Which text structure is being used?

Match the description to the type of text structure: "This type of text illustrates similarities and difference between objects, action, ideas, arguments, or processes. When the text evaluates the merit of the object or ideas being compared, it becomes a judgment or critique."

The following are all signal words for type of text structure?

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

Which text structure is used to highlight both similarities and differences between two subjects?

When a text uses words like 'similarly' and 'on the other hand', which structure is it employing?

Identify the text structure: 'While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are more independent, whereas dogs require more attention.'

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If you see the signal words: in comparison, different from, similar to...
Which text structure is being used?

If you see the signal words: although, yet, however...
Which text structure is being used?

Match the description to the type of text structure:
"This type of text illustrates similarities and difference
between objects, action, ideas, arguments, or processes. When the text evaluates the merit of the object or ideas being compared, it becomes a judgment or critique."