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WorksheetsTEXT STRUCTURE 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 34mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread.After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together.After that, I enjoyed it while watching "Cops" on the TV.I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
a)
Sequential
b)
Chronological
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem/Solution
2.
Dr. Miller doesn't want the tigers to vanish.These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate.Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people.If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference.Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers.Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers.We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause/Effect
c)
Sequential
d)
Problem/Solution
3.
I finally got to Starbucks on my way to work! I arrived to the speaker in the drivethru and spoke loud in clear into the speaker, "Large coffee with milk and sugar. I would also like a bagel please!" I drove up to the window after waiting a long time and the cashier informed me that the customer in the drivethru before me had paid for me! I thought this was so nice I wanted to pay it forward. I told the cashier, "I would like to pay for the customer behind me!" I went on my way to work with my coffee and bagel feeling positive and hopeful that there are nice people in the world!
a)
Sequential
b)
Chronological
c)
Cause/Effect
d)
Problem Solution
4.
Welcome to Frost! I'll help you find your schedule. The first bell rings at 7:35am. Classes are around 40 minutes long except for on Wednesdays. School ends at 2:15pm but you are able to stay afterwards for activities and take another bus at 4:00pm. Let me know what questions you have!
a)
Cause/Effect
b)
Sequential
c)
Chronological
d)
Problem/Solution
5.
I am going to tell you how to make my favorite food, Huaraches! First, you need a long tortilla. Next you add chorizo on top of the tortilla. Then you add cheese and salsa. Finally, enjoy your delicious huarache!
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Chronological
c)
Sequential
d)
Cause/Effect
6.
School began 6 months ago. Later that year, we had winter break for 2 weeks! I'm glad to be back at school now.
a)
Problem/Solution
b)
Cause/effect
c)
Chronological
d)
Sequential
7.
2 PART QUESTION: Sequential structure is when text is ordered in _______ by _______. However, there are NO ______ or________.
a)
Time and date/problem or solution
b)
Step by step/ cause or effect
c)
Step by step/ time or date.
8.
True or False: When text is structured as Cause/Effect, the EFFECT is always negative.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
10.
Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
11.
Which type of text structure describes events in order (First, Next, Then, Finally)?
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause & Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare/Contrast
12.
What text structure talks about order in time?
a)
Chronological
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Cause and Effect
d)
Problem or Solution
13.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
14.
Which text structure would use the following key words?
as a result, because, since, due to
as a result, because, since, due to
a)
Problem-Solution
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
15.
Which text structure would use the following key words?
propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve
propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve
a)
Problem-Solution
b)
Description
c)
Chronological
d)
Cause-Effect
16.
Birds build nests so they have a safe place for their baby birds. Birds can build nests in many different places. You may have seen one in a tree near your house. To build a nest, the bird first has to find a safe place. Then, the bird finds twigs and grass. The bird uses them to weave a nest. When the nest is done, the bird can lay her eggs in the nest she built.
Which text structure is used?
Which text structure is used?
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Problem and Solution
17.
Some dogs and cats do not have homes. People started animal shelters to take care of these animals and solve the problem of homeless animals. At the shelters, dogs and cats get food and water. They get to play with other dogs and cats. Sometimes, people bring a lost animal to the shelter. Some of these dogs and cats get a new home! People come to animal shelters to get a new pet. what type of text structure is this?
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
problem and solution
d)
compare and contrast
18.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
19.
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause and Effect
20.
It was 32 degrees Fahrenheit when precipitation fell from the clouds. Since it was freezing, the precipitation was in the form of snow.
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Descriptive
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