Text Structure Key Words

How can cause and effect be identified in a text?

• Look for signal words that indicate a cause leading to an effect.

• Identify the main idea of the text.

• Summarize the text in your own words.

• Analyze the author's writing style.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Give an example of a signal word for sequence.

• next

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

• The main idea of the text.

• The order in which events or steps are presented.

• The conclusion drawn from the text.

• The background information provided in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What are some examples of signal words for order & sequence?

• first, next, then, finally

• before, after, during, later

• quickly, slowly, carefully, suddenly

• above, below, beside, between

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What are signal words for cause and effect?

• as a result of, cause, due to, reason

• however, although, despite, yet

• first, next, finally, then

• in addition, furthermore, moreover, similarly

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the main focus of descriptive text structure?

• To provide a chronological account of events

• To detail characteristics or features of a subject

• To argue a specific point of view

• To summarize key information

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is a problem/solution text structure?

• A text structure that describes a sequence of events.

• A text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

• A text structure that compares and contrasts two or more ideas.

• A text structure that provides a detailed description of a topic.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the difference between chronological order and sequence?

• Chronological order is a type of sequence that specifically refers to the timing of events.

• Chronological order is the same as sequence and has no differences.

• Chronological order refers to the order of importance, while sequence refers to timing.

• Chronological order is used only in historical contexts, while sequence can be used in any context.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of using compare and contrast in writing?

• To provide a summary of the subjects

• To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• To persuade the reader to take a side

• To entertain the reader with anecdotes.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are signal words for compare and contrast?

• also, both, on the other hand

• however, instead, although

• firstly, secondly, finally

• in addition, similarly, likewise

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5