text structure

What is compare and contrast?

• A method of analyzing data through statistical means.

• A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

• A technique used in cooking to blend flavors.

• A strategy for memorizing information by repetition.

What is a description text structure?

• A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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

• A text structure that tells a story or recounts events.

• A text structure that presents a problem and offers solutions.

What are clue words for cause and effect?

• because, as a result of, due to.

• however, in addition, furthermore.

• although, despite, in contrast.

• meanwhile, subsequently, likewise.

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

• first

• 8:30

• quickly

• after

• finally

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

• narrative

• expository

• problem & solution

• descriptive

What is text structure?

• How the author organizes the text.

• The length of the text.

• The font style used in the text.

• The number of paragraphs in the text.

What are some clue words for sequence?

• first, next, then, finally

• before, after, during, later

• initially, subsequently, lastly, previously

• beginning, middle, end, transition

To explain/describe a person, place, thing or idea...

• definition

• explanation

• description

• illustration

The text structure of ______________ is text that tells what happened and why it happened.

• cause & effect

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

What is chronological order?

• A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

• A method of organizing information by importance.

• A way to summarize a text in a single sentence.

• A technique for comparing and contrasting different ideas.