Which type of text structure answers the questions what happened and why?

What type of text structure is this passage?

A fuel cell is a kind of battery. It makes electricity. One side of the cell is filled with hydrogen and the other side is filled with oxygen that comes from the air. The hydrogen separates into electrons and protons. The electrons supply the power for the motor. The protons mix with the oxygen to make water. The water passes out of the cell.

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

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The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright,yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

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

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During colonial times, many men were farmers. They lived in small villages. The days were long and hard. They worked from the moment they saw the sun rise. Their wives & children helped, plant & pick crops. At the end of the day, they would be covered in grit & dirt. Sadly, they only took a bath once a week.

Which text structure did the author use?

During colonial times there was always lots of work to do on a farm. The days were really long. For instance they'd arise at sun up. Then they'd head outside to fetch water to give to their animals. After that they'd feed them. Next farmers would head out to their fields to water crops. The days were long. Finally when the sun went down, they returned home to eat then sleep and start over again. What is the text structure of this paragraph?

In Colonial times, everyone worked. The men were either farmers, tradesmen or merchants. This required long days of hard labor. On the other hand, women mainly did household chores such as sewing, cooking, making bedding, and caring for children. A woman's day was equally as long as a man, however the work she did was a bit different. Clearly, both men & women worked diligently during colonial times. What text structure is this written in?

The Quartering Act was reinacted by the King as a way to pay for his war debt. This act said that colonists had to provide housing, candles and food for soldiers. Colonists did not like this idea. More than that, they did not like being told what they had to do. Ultimately, this Act caused many colonists to resent Britain and the King. What text structure did the author use?

One problem that some colonists faced during colonial times was disagreements with native americans. The colonists thought that they had a right to claim land for themselves. In an attempt to solve this problem, some colonists bartered their crops and weapons or goods with the natives. This did ease tensions for a time. What text structure did this author use?

Crocodiles and alligators look very much alike, but there are ways to tell them apart. The crocodile has a pointy snout, while the alligator's snout is rounder. The crocodile weighs less than the alligator and can move faster. Both animals have an extra-long lower tooth. When the mouth is closed, the tooth is hidden inside the mouth.

Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1821. She taught school and worked at the United States Patent Office. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Clara worked as a nurse. She brought supplies to soldiers and worked on the battlefield. In fact, she was called the "Angel of the Battlefield". In 1869, Clara went to Europe. There she worked with the International Red Cross. Clara returned to the United States in 1873. In 1881, Clara set up the American National Red Cross. Clara Barton helped many people in her lifetime.

First, you will need to preheat the oven to 350 degrees. The oven needs to be nice and hot when the meatballs go in. After that, mix together the meat, egg, and vegetables in a large bowl. Next, add salt and pepper and shape the mixture into balls. Make sure all of the balls are the same size. Lastly, put each ball into a muffin tin, and bake for 40 minutes. When you remove the meatballs from the oven, let them cool down for a couple minutes before eating them. Finally, you will get to enjoy this nice delicious treat.

At one time, Americans could not get from coast to coast by train. The train tracks did not go all the way across the United States. This was a problem because it took months to travel from one side of the country to the other. Suddenly, in the early 1860's, the railroad companies decided to begin building a transcontinental railroad. This railroad would allow American to cross the continent in less than a week. This was a much better way to travel.

During the Revolutionary War, and for a long time afterward, the colonists used British, French, and Spanish money. Because the British government would not allow the colonists to make their own coins, they made paper money instead. By the mid-1700s, there was more paper money than there was gold or silver for which the bill could be traded. As a result, the British government ordered the colonists to stop making paper money.

Some scientists are worried about what will happen to people and animals if large forests and jungles in the world are destroyed. The trees and green plants in the forests and jungles produce oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere. Animals and people need this oxygen to breathe. If huge areas of green plants and trees are destroyed, there will not be enough oxygen produced to keep people and animals alive.

So, what should be done? The solution must be based on what is possible. People need to restore, or fix, ruined forest lands along with protecting areas of forests that already exist. It is not a simple solution, be at least we can try.

A tandem bicycle is a specially designed bike for two riders. The front rider is known as the "captain". The captain has overall control of the bike. He or she steers the bike, shifts gears, and stops when necessary. The rear rider is know as the "stoker". The stoker's main responsibility is to pedal the bicycle. Riding a tandem bicycle requires good balance by both riders. Also, cooperation between the captain and the stoker is essential for a smooth tandem bicycle ride.

The North Pole marks the northern end of the Earth's imaginary axis, while the South Pole marks the southern end. The North Pole is found in the Arctic Ocean. It was first reached by Robert E. Perry and Matthew Menson. The South Pole is located on the continent of Antarctica. It was first reached by Roald Amundsen in 1911. The North and South Poles are the only two places in the world that receive six months of continuous daylight, followed by six months of continuous darkness.

In 1804, the steam locomotive was invented. They were strong and could transport a heavy amount. As a result, this made it possible for a locomotive to pull cars along a train track. Soon there was steam-powered train service in the United States.

Glaciers are large, think masses of snow and ice. Unlike a normal sheet of ice, however, glaciers are able to move. They move very slowly over time, flowing like a slow river. Glaciers are often considered remnants from the last Ice Age.

Glaciers can be found all over the world. They currently cover about 10% of the Earth's surface. They are mainly located in the polar areas of Antarctica and Greenland. Some glacial ice can be found in mountainous areas, as well.

Which text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?

Which text structure tells about events in time order?

Which text structure explains an issue and gives us ways to fix it?

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

Choose the clue words that indicate that a text is written in chronological order.

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.

Which of the following are signal words for the description text structure?

If a text had a title, "A Closer Look at Sharks!" Everything You Need to Know," what text structure would you expect it to be?

If a text had the title, "Sunburn? Ways to Ease the Pain", what text structure would you expect it to be?

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By Monday night, the town of Chicago was burning. People described it as terrible, but amazing. The flames were brighter than anything people had ever seen. The harsh winds swept the fire across the city with terrible speed. For many who watched, it was a sight to remember for the rest of their lives.

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Chicago changed in many ways after the fire. Before the fire, most of the buildings were less than five stories high. The buildings that were constructed after the fire, however, were some of the first skyscrapers in the country. Before the fire, most of the houses were made of wood. After the fire, people chose to build their houses out of stone or brick. There were changes in where people lived, as well. The poor people in the city lived close to the center of the city before the fire. After the fire, they moved into neighborhoods that were farther away from the downtown area.

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After the fire, thousands of people were left homeless. Many escaped the fire with nothing except the clothes on their backs. Providing all of these people with food, clean water, and shelter was a huge task. Luckily, the city quickly formed a Relief and Aid Society. This group started giving out the food donations that were pouring in from other cities. The society built places for people to live, gathered the tools that people needed to rebuild their houses, and even vaccinated 64,000 people against smallpox.

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Why was the Great Chicago Fire so disastrous? After all, Chicago had fire departments and fire alarms. One reason for the terrible fire is that the alarm malfunctioned. The local fire company noticed the fire by accident as it was returning from another fire. As another problem, a watchman who saw the flames directed other fire companies to a location that was nearly a mile away from the fire. Because of these two problems, a fire that could have been controlled rapidly spread across the city.

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Daniel Sullivan was the first to notice the flames coming from the O’Leary barn at around 8:30 pm on October 8. A problem with the alarm box made it impossible for the people in the area to call for the fire department. By 9:30 pm, the entire block was blazing. In another 3 hours, there were fires all over Chicago. The heavy wind coming from the lake only made the fire bigger. It would be another day before the fire would be completely out. By that time, 17,500 buildings had been burned.