Tells about a problem, then gives one or more possible solutions.

What happened? Why did it happen? What caused it to happen?

Describes items or events in order or tells the steps to follow to do something or make something.

A topic, idea, person, place, or thing is described by listing its features, characteristics, or examples.

Signal words include: The answer is...To solve this...
One reason for the...The dilemma is...The answer is...

Signal questions include: What happened? Why did it happen? What caused it to happen?

Signal words include: both, either...or, different from, as opposed to, similar, alike, as well as, not only...but also, same as

Signal words include: first, second, next, then, before, after, finally, following, not long after, now, soon

Signal words include: for instance, such as..., to begin with, an example, to illustrate, characteristics

Signal questions include: What specific topic, person, idea, or thing is being described?

Signal questions include: What can be done to solve the problem?

Signal questions include: What things are being compared?

Signal questions include: What items, events, or steps are listed?

Signal questions include: What happened? Why did it happen?

Signal questions include: What is important to remember about it?

Signal questions include: Do the items, events, or steps have to happen in this order?

Signal questions include: In what ways are things alike? In what ways are they different?

Which graphic organizer would be used for sequence?

Which graphic organizer would be used for compare and contrast?

Which graphic organizer would be used for description?

Salad bars became popular at restaurants in the early 1980's because health and physical fitness became widespread topics. Restaurants added salad bars to their menus to keep up with what customers wanted.

It's easy to make a salad. First, chop up lettuce. Then, cut up and add fresh veggies. Next, select a dressing. Finally, add croutons.

A common complaint about school cafeteria menus has been that foods lack nutritional value. Health officials warn us not to eat foods high in salt and fat. To resolve this, school districts have revamped their cafeteria offerings.

Salads are a great way to get lots of veggies in your daily diet. Green salads are a bowl of lettuce with fresh vegetables. Italian and Ranch are popular salad dressings.

Two popular menu items are Cobb salad and Taco salad. Both have lettuce and meat, but they have different toppings. The dressings are varied (different) for both of the salads. Both are hearty enough to be a meal.