Types of text Structure

Why would an author use description text structure?

• To explain how two or more things are alike or different.

• To inform the reader about a specific topic.

• To entertain the reader with a funny story.

• To show how one thing leads to another.

Which of these words are signal words that a passage has a DESCRIPTION text structure?

THERE ARE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS!

• In contrast

• For instance

• First, Second, Third

• Such as

• Including

What is the organization of a chronological sequence text structure?

THERE ARE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS

• Time and date

• By subject

• Series of steps

• By similarities and differences

• List-like structure

Which of these words are signal words that a passage has a CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE text structure?

THERE ARE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS!

• For example

• Next, Later, Then

• First, Second, Third

• If/Then

• Also

Why would an author use compare and contrast text structure?

• To show a problem and offer a solution.

• To explain a specific topic to the reader.

• To explore the relationship between two elements.

• To persuade the reader to support their opinion.

Which of these words are signal words that a passage has a COMPARE AND CONTRAST text structure?

THERE ARE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS.

• Because

• As opposed to

• First, Next, Last

• As well as

• In contrast

Why would an author use cause and effect text structure?

• To compare and contrast two ideas.

• To provide a timeline of events.

• To show how one thing leads to another.

• To offer a solution to a problem.

Which of these words are signal words that a passage has a CAUSE AND EFFECT text structure?

THERE ARE 2 CORRECT ANSWERS.

• In contrast to

• As a result of

• For example

• If/Then

• A solution is

How is a problem and solution text structure organized?

• There is a problem with details

• There is a timeline of events

• Two things are compared with each other

• A problem is presented but there are no solutions given

Which of these words are PROBLEM AND SOLUTION signal words?

THERE ARE 3 CORRECT ANSWERS.

• Solve

• Similarly

• The problem is

• One answer is

• To begin with