Text Structure for Extended Responses Form B

Read the following writing prompt: "Describe how a seed grows into a mature plant, including all stages from germination to producing its own seeds." Based on this prompt, which text structure would be most appropriate for organizing your response?

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem/Solution

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Consider this writing prompt: "Explain how the invention of smartphones has changed the way people communicate and interact with each other." Which text structure should you use to best organize your response?

• Description

• Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause/Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Examine this writing prompt: "Write about how traditional books are different from e-books, considering aspects like portability, storage, and reading experience." Which text structure would be most effective?

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Problem/Solution

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read the following writing prompt: "Describe the process of how chocolate is made, from harvesting cocoa beans to creating the final candy bar." Which text structure would best organize your response?

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

• Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Consider this writing prompt: "Explain why some students experience test anxiety and suggest ways to overcome this challenge." Which text structure works best for this response?

• Sequence

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Examine this writing prompt: "Write about the unique features of the rainforest habitat, including its climate, plants, and animals." Which structure would best organize your response?

• Description

• Cause/Effect

• Sequence

• Problem/Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read the following writing prompt: "Explain how air pollution affects human health and what steps we can take to reduce it." Which text structure should you choose?

• Sequence

• Description

• Problem/Solution

• Compare/Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Consider this writing prompt: "Write about how the four seasons affect animal behavior throughout the year." Which text structure works best?

• Problem/Solution

• Cause/Effect

• Description

• Compare/Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Examine this writing prompt: "Describe the entire process of how a bill becomes a law, from its introduction to final approval." Which structure should you use?

• Description

• Problem/Solution

• Sequence

• Cause/Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Read the following writing prompt: "Compare how children's games today are different from those played 50 years ago." Which structure fits best?

• Problem/Solution

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequence

• Description

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5