The text lists the events in chronological order; describes the order in which to make things (procedure)

The text explains how things are alike or different

The text lists one or more causes or events and the results that occur

The text states a problem and lists one or more possible solutions to that problem

The text gives you the "good" and the "bad" parts of a topic. It discusses the pros and cons

The text divides a topic into parts or groups and separately discusses each

The text introduces a word or concept then explains or describes it. It then provides an example

Signals words: for example, such as, looks like, consists of, for instance

Signal words: first, second, third, next, before, after, then, following, finally, later, last

Signal words: alike, in contrast, differs from, however, both, similar to, too, also

Signal words: reasons why, as a result, so, caused by, since, because of, therefore, effects of, consequently

signal words: solution, since, dilemma, problem, solved, therefore, challenge, because, issue, answer

signal words: pro, con, advantage, disadvantage, benefit, drawback

signal words: categories, classified as, classes, classifications, compromises, composed of, divisions, groups, types

signal words: defined as, is, known, the term means, for example, for instance, to illustrate, such as