Text Structure

The author provides readers with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure; in order

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution

The author discusses similarities and differences between people, things, concepts, or ideas.

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution

What text structure uses the following graphic organizer?

• Compare and Contrast
• Description
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution

What text structure uses the following graphic organizer?

• Cause and Effect
• Description
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution

Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?

• cause and effect 
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card. What's the text structure?

• cause and effect
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

What text structure uses the following graphic organizer?

• Cause and Effect
• Description
• Sequence
• Problem and Solution

People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy. A service, however is not an actual thing. When you pay for a service you are paying someone to do something. For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services. For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car. Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too. What's the text structure?

• cause and effect
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

The author provides several details of something to give the reader a mental picture.

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Description
• Problem and Solution

The author gives information about an issue and explains one or more ways to solve the issue.

• Compare and Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution