Text Structures in Writing

What does the "Organizational Structure" text structure refer to?

• The way information is organized

• Shows why something happens

• Uses similarities and differences

• Puts events in order by time

Which text structure is used to show why something happens?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence/Chronological order

What is the purpose of the "Compare and Contrast" text structure?

• Gives details about an idea, place, or thing

• Puts events in order by time

• Uses similarities and differences

• Shows why something happens

Which text structure provides details about an idea, place, or thing?

• Description

• Organizational Structure

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

What does the "Sequence/Chronological order" text structure do?

• Uses similarities and differences

• Puts events in order by time

• Shows why something happens

• Gives details about an idea, place, or thing

Which text structure would you use to explain the steps in a process?

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Description

If you want to highlight the differences between two subjects, which text structure should you use?

• Organizational Structure

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Cause and Effect

Which text structure is best for explaining the reasons behind an event?

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Organizational Structure

What is the main focus of the "Description" text structure?

• Puts events in order by time

• Uses similarities and differences

• Gives details about an idea, place, or thing

• Shows why something happens

Which text structure would you use to organize a timeline of events?

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and Contrast

• Description