"The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and 1506. Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year."
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Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.
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Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.
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Marsupials are a kind of mammal. Most female marsupials have a pouch to carry their babies. A newborn marsupial is very small and underdeveloped. It will spend the first part of its life in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos, wombats, and koalas are all marsupials.
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To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!
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To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete!
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Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes  at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment. 
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Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes  at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment. 
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When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there.
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When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there.
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Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick.
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Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick.
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Most people know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but did you know that Mercury also orbits the sun faster than any other planet? At a speed of 31 miles (50 km) per second, Mercury completes an orbit every 88 days. That means that a year on Mercury is less than three Earth months long!
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When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
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When I get to my classroom in themorning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board.
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An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.
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An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can.
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The capybara is the world's largestrodents. Capybaras can weigh up to 145 pounds (66 kg). They love the water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will need to go to Central or South America.
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The text structure of ______________ is text that tells what happened and why it happened. 

The text structure of _________________ gives many details or characteristics on a specific top. 

What's another word for order & sequence?

The text structure of ________________ provides details about an issue and offers ways to solve it. 

The text structure of ______________ provides details of events in the order in which they happen. 

The text structure of _______________ discusses similarities & differences between two or more subject. 

Clue words - dates in order, first, second, not long after, before, after. 

Clue words - like, both, neither, same, on the other hand, differ 

Clue words - different adjectives, characteristics, for example, another 

Clue words - causes, because, affected by, outcome, impact, due to, reason 

Clue words - solve, dilemma, problem, since, answer, because, therefore

I couldn't decide what to dress up as for Halloween. To help me get ideas I looked at all the costumes at my house, I looked at the costumes at the store, and I asked my friends what they thought I should be. I decided to go as a ghost. 

On Halloween night the first thing you need to do is put on your costume. Next get your mom or dad and go to your neighbor's house. Knock on the door. When they answer say trick or treat and hold out your bag for a piece of candy. Do this at every house on your street. 

Hallow is on October 31st. On this night houses pass out candy to kids dressed up in costumes, like ghosts, witches, princesses, cats, and cowboys. To celebrate Halloween people watch scary movies, go to haunted houses, and get lost in corn mazes. 

After trick or treating, Billy stayed up late eating his whole bag of candy. The next day he felt sick and tired. 

Which text structure would you choose to look at the life cycle of a poison dart frog?

Which text structure would you choose to explain how time spent on technology can lead to a less active lifestyle?

Which text structure would you choose to describe the Lewis and Clark Expedition from the beginning to the end?

Which text structure would you choose to explain the physical characteristics of cheetahs, what they eat, and where they can be found?

Which text structure would you choose to describe how using a cell phone in the car leads to more accidents and how higher penalties for doing this might prevent more accidents?

Which text structure would you choose to describe the use of pesticides and the health problem associated with them?

Which text structure would you choose to look at how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are the same and how they are different?

Which text structure would you choose to see how a jaguar and a cheetah are very similar but also different?

Which text structure would you choose to show how a unclean kitchen area can cause illness and how a chef may take measures to prevent this?

Which text structure would you choose too look at polar bears physical features, its food preferences, and its habitat?

What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

The text structure that describes the order steps occurred is called_______.

When you are finding similarities and differences within in a text, what text structure is this format?

When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

Here are two popular sports played at Milton, basketball and volleyball.  Both take place inside of the gym at Milton.  Also, each sport has two teams of people.  In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play.  Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Milton.  What text structure is this?

Lots of students fail classes.  Some students fail because the work is too hard for them.  Other times they may fail because they are lazy, and don’t do any work.  Another reason why students may fail is if they don’t go to school.  If you’re not in class you may miss a lot.  Many students fail classes every quarter.  What text structure is this?

Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish.  He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species.  Dr. Knapp thinks we could help restore the toad population if we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad.  He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers.  The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads.  What text structure is this?

Though toads are still around, they no longer are as common in some areas as they were a few decades ago. The growing use of insecticides has reduced their numbers. The chemical sprays usually do not harm toads, but cut down the animals’ food supply. Thereby, the toads do not have enough food to survive.  There are fewer toads in many areas populated by humans.  What text structure is this?

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika.  Cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.  What s the text structure?

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Making ice-cream is not easy.  Cream and sugar have to first be mixed in a frozen container.  Ingredients may be added at this point, if desired.  The mixture must be stirred and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen.  Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an hour.  After the ice-cream is prepared, it must be kept frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed.  Making ice-cream is difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the trouble.

Why do you need to get exercise? It is good for your body. It makes your heart, muscles, and bones strong. It makes you feel better if you have a bad day. If you exercise, you will stay at a healthy weight.

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?

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The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance.

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The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at birdfeeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

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Have you ever made macaroni and cheese? It’s simple! First, boil some water and make some macaroni. Then, make your cheese sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!