Compare and Contrast Text Structures

In a compare and contrast text structure the text tells how two or more things are the ​ (a)   and ​ (b)  

• same

• different.

• right

• wrong

• before

• after

What are some clue words to look for in compare and contrast texts?

• like, both, neither, same, on the other hand, different

• and, but, so, or, nor

• blue, green, red, purple, orange

• Not Here

How do you know that the text structure of this passage is compare and contrast?

• The author is presenting the reader with a problem and a solution.

• The author is writing a passage in order of sequence.

• The author is explaining how two things are alike and different.

• Not Here

What clue word do you see in the first sentence?

• both

• neither

• on the other hand

• different

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

(a)  

• Compare/Contrast

• Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

What type of text structure is used in this paragraph?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

This text structure points out things that are alike and different.

• Compare & Contrast

• Chronological

• Cause & Effect

• Description

A common phrase people use for this text structure is, "It's like apples and oranges."

• Compare & Contrast

• Chronological

• Description

What are the six common patterns of text structure?

• Compare & Contrast

  Chronological

  Listing

  Cause & Effect

  Dynamic

  Problem & Solution

• Compare & Contrast

  Dynamic

  Description

  Listing

  Cause & Effect

  Problem & Solution

• Compare & Contrast

  Chronological

  Description

  Listing

  Cause & Effect

  Problem & Solution

  Description

All of the following are signal words for which pattern of text structure?

• Description

• Listing

• Compare & Contrast