Structure of Writing Informational Writing

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

• Chronological

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare/Contrast

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: first, next, then, after that?

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem & Solution

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: similarly, alike, unlike, although, and both?

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem & Solution

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: threat, resolve by, concern, challenge, prevent, and help?

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause/Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Description

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: due to, since, as a result, because of, and for this reason?

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

• Problem & Solution

What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological order

• descriptive

What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• process

Choose the correct organizational structure:

describes similarities or differences between objects, places or event

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Chronological/Order and Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

• A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

• A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

• A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.