Gorillas arms are longer than their legs. They are brownish-gray to black and older adult males have silver hair on their backs. Gorillas are shy and most active during the day. What's the text structure?

What thinking map is used for compare and contrast?

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What thinking map is used for sequence and order? 

Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list. What's the text structure? 

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card. What's the text structure?

People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy. A service, however is not an actual thing. When you pay for a service you are paying someone to do something. For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services. For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car. Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too. What's the text structure?

What thinking map is used for cause and effect?

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Stores change what they sell and how much things cost based on what the consumer wants. This called supply and demand. The supply is the product that can be purchased and the demand is how many people want the product. Since it is cold in the winder, the demand for swimsuits is low. This means that swimsuits will be cheaper in the winter. In the summer, a lot of people need swimsuits. This high demand causes swimsuits to cost full price. On a really hot day, ice cream will cost full price because lots of people want a cool treat. An ice cream store might have a sale on a cold day because the demand for ice cream will be lower. What's the text structure?

Running a business is hard work! Business owners have to be very organized and determined. They need to keep track of all the expenses a business has. They also need to make sure to pay employees and order enough goods to sell to consumers. A business owner is in charge of the decisions to make their business successful. Running a business can be very rewarding but also takes a lot of effort. What's the text structure?