Fiction Text Structure

Name that Text Structure: The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky.  A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

• Cause & effect

• Compare & contrast

• Description

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The house was tucked away, almost hidden behind two ancient oak trees that seemed to bow slightly to the street. Perky rosebushes guarded the black metal gate in the white picket fence, which led to an uneven stone path bordered with grass and weeds.

• Compare & Contrast

• Description

• Problem & solution

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The hero faced many challenges, each more difficult than the last, but he persevered and eventually triumphed.

• A) Cause & effect

• B) Problem & solution

• C) Sequence

• D) Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The author describes the protagonist's journey from a small village to the bustling city, highlighting the changes in scenery and mood.

• A) Sequence

• B) Description

• C) Compare & contrast

• D) Cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The story alternates between two characters' perspectives, showing their contrasting views on the same events.

• A) Compare & contrast

• B) Sequence

• C) Problem & solution

• D) Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The narrative explains how the protagonist's actions led to unforeseen consequences, affecting everyone around them.

• A) Cause & effect

• B) Sequence

• C) Description

• D) Problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The author provides a detailed account of the setting, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the bustling marketplace.

• A) Description

• B) Sequence

• C) Cause & effect

• D) Problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The plot follows a chronological order, detailing events from the protagonist's childhood to adulthood.

• A) Sequence

• B) Description

• C) Compare & contrast

• D) Cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The story presents a problem faced by the main character and the steps they take to resolve it.

• A) Problem & solution

• B) Sequence

• C) Description

• D) Cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Name that Text Structure: The author contrasts the protagonist's life before and after a significant event, highlighting the changes in their character.

• A) Compare & contrast

• B) Sequence

• C) Description

• D) Cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5