Did you know that not all deserts are

hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very

dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long

winters when the temperatures can reach below

freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of

snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

Electricity can flow through some kinds

of materials, but not through others.

Materials that electricity can flow through are

called conductors. Metal and water are both

conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity

cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic,

glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.

Today more people are connected to

the internet than ever before, not only at

home, but also on mobile devices such as

smartphones and tablets. Many of these people

now get their news from the internet rather than

reading newspapers. As a consequence, many

newspapers have gone out of business.

Beagles are medium-sized members

of the hound family. Beagles generally

make good pets because they are intelligent,

good-natured, and good with children. Beagles

are also quite playful and need a great deal

of exercise.

President Barack Obama was born in

Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He graduated

from high school in 1979. After attending

college at Harvard, he married Michelle Robinson

in 1992. Obama became an Illinois senator in

1997 and on January 20, 2009, he became the

44th president of the United States of America.

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.

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.

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.

Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco

because he often fell asleep in class. She

decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the

problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas

suggested that an earlier bedtime might help

Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would

not need to sleep during class.

How the author organizes the text is....

This text structure uses facts and descriptive details to describe a specific topic or idea.

This text structure explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step.

This text structure explains a problem and shows how it can be or is resolved.

This text structure explains a problem and shows how it can be or is resolved.

This text structure shows how two topics are alike and different.

This text structure describes what happens and why it happens.

This text structure describes what happens and why it happens.

This text structure presents information in time order.

In a text with a sequence text structure, the author

In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author

In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author

To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. Then you will sew on eyes, a nose and a. mouth. Finally, you can give the sock monkey to a child who may enjoy playing with it.

What's the text structure? 

What text structure is this used for?

What text structure is this organizer used for?

What text structure is this organizer used for?

What is the text structure?

What type of text structure is this?

Shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

Key words are: however, similarly, like, unlike

Which structure tells the order that events occur?

The Loggerhead is an easy turtle to identify. The Loggerhead has a reddish-brown upper shell and a dull brown to yellowish lower shell. Hard scales cover the shells and the number of scales is used to figure out what type of Loggerhead it is.

Key words: for example, for instance, such as

Helps you make a picture in your head

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Key words are: first, next, then, last, years, numbers

What’s the text structure?

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.

What’s the text structure?

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.

What’s the text structure?

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.

What’s the text structure?

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.

What’s the text structure?

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.

Which structure: To show the similarities and differences between sharks and dolphins

Which structure: To explain the life cycle of a flying squirrel

Which structure: to describe what happened to teeth if you eat too much sugar

Which structure: To explain air pollution and ways scientists are trying to reduce it.

Which structure: To examine a dollar bill and what each symbol on it means

Which structure: To explain how lifting weights can result in strengthened bones

Which structure: To look at how igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic rocks are same/different

Which structure: To show how unclean kitchens cause illness and how kitchens should be cleaned

Which structure: To tell about the building materials used to make the Golden Gate Bridge

Which structure: To list the events that led to the American Revolution

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

This question is brought to you by Katie A:

The issue is that your sibling is bugging you. One way to solve it is by saying "Please stop" in a polite voice. And if they don't listen, you could tell a parent.

What text structure is this an example of?

Which text structure does this graphic organizer help with?

Which are key words for Cause and Effect?

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. 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.

What text structure is this?

Which text structure tells about events in time order?

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

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

What are some clue words for sequencing?

Fill in the blank:

I watched TV and _______ I went to bed.

Cause: Seeds are planted in the garden. What is the effect?

Effect: I bought Sam a gift. What is the cause?

Cause: It was very hot today. What is the effect?

Mila's family decided to have a garage sale. Mila collected all of her old games and toys to sell at the sale. A lot of people came to the sale and Mila sold almost everything. She spent the money she made on a set of books she had been wanting to read for a long time.

What was the effect of Mila selling her old games and toys at the garage sale?

It was autumn and all of the trees in the yard were losing their leaves. Dad raked all of the leaves into a giant pile. While he was inside eating lunch, Andre jumped into the pile and scattered the leaves everywhere. When dad cam back outside, he handed the rake to Andre.

What caused the leaves to scatter everywhere?

Tony made himself a bowl of cereal and milk. He took his first bite, made an awful face, and hurried to the sink to spit it out! Then he took the carton of milk out of the fridge, opened the top and took a sniff. The milk had turned sour!

What was the effect of Tony spitting out his cereal and milk?

Mom put her cell phone on the stack of towels by the pool. Later, Carl got out of the pool and reached for a towel. He did not see the cell phone and it went flying into the water when he grabbed the towel on top of the stack. He jumped in after it, but the cell phone was ruined.

What caused mom's phone to fall into the pool?

The teacher begins her lesson. What should happen next?

The snow is melting, because:

The dishes are dirty. What happens next?

I got in trouble because:

We are out of milk, so...

My stomach hurts, because:

The plant died, because:

Which happens first: cause or effect?

"I was late to school today, because my alarm didn't go off."

What is the CAUSE?

"Because my shoe lace was untied, I tripped."

What is the EFFECT?

If my students are good, it is because:

What always has to happen FIRST? *This doesn't mean it will always be explained first in a sentence!

What signal word is found in this sentence: I did not clean my room, therefore I couldn't play my favorite video game after dinner.

What is a possible cause for this scenario? Tommy had a cast on his leg.

Select all possible effects to the following scenario: Melissa did not save her allowance money.

In which text structure would you find the signal words, "for example" and "characteristics"?

Which text feature matches the graphic organizer?

Which type of text structure is the following written in?

Did you know that an armadillo is really a mammal? Armadillos are the only mammals with hard shells. The hard shells, or bony plates, cover their backs, heads, legs, and tails. Their hard shells even helped name them. The word armadillo means, "little armored one" in Spanish.

Characteristics of Anime Characters

Choose the text structure the author used in this passage.

The pond was frozen solid when the temperature dropped below 32 degrees. There was a 6 inch blanket of ice separating the water's surface and the air. No longer could a reflection of the surrounding trees be seen on the water. The fish could no longer find food floating at the top. It was now safe to ice skate.

Choose the text structure used in the passage.

First, the students learned about the new information. Next, they practiced on a few problems together. Then, it was time for them to work independently. Finally, they were tested on their skills.

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The previous day's melting had caused water to pond on the roadways. As the temperature dropped, the roads became slick. The winds polished the roads surface until they were like ice. As a result of the road conditions, many vehicles were sliding off into the ditches. Many motorists were left stranded.

Choose the text structure for the passage.

The cricket chirps by rubbing a scraper on its other wing. The tone changes depending on the distance between the wrinkles on the wing. The sound can be quite loud and monotonous.

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The Labrador is one of the friendliest breeds. The weight of a male Labrador can range from 65-80 pounds. The life span of this breed is usually 12-13 years. They enjoy the water. They are often trained to be used as therapy dogs.

Choose the text structure the author used in this passage.

The pond was frozen solid when the temperature dropped below 32 degrees. There was a 6 inch blanket of ice separating the water's surface and the air. No longer could a reflection of the surrounding trees be seen on the water. The fish could no longer find food floating at the top. It was now safe to ice skate.

Choose the text structure used in the passage.

First, the students learned about the new information. Next, they practiced on a few problems together. Then, it was time for them to work independently. Finally, they were tested on their skills.

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The previous day's melting had caused water to pond on the roadways. As the temperature dropped, the roads became slick. The winds polished the roads surface until they were like ice. As a result of the road conditions, many vehicles were sliding off into the ditches. Many motorists were left stranded.

Choose the text structure for the passage.

The cricket chirps by rubbing a scraper on its other wing. The tone changes depending on the distance between the wrinkles on the wing. The sound can be quite loud and monotonous.

Choose the text structure used in this passage.

The Labrador is one of the friendliest breeds. The weight of a male Labrador can range from 65-80 pounds. The life span of this breed is usually 12-13 years. They enjoy the water. They are often trained to be used as therapy dogs.

Which context clue is helpful in finding the meaning of the underlined word.

The Graupel or snow pellets were falling prior to the heavy snow that blanketed the ground.

Choose the context clue words that help explain the meaning of the underlined word.

The sidewalks were encrusted with ice. Since they were completely covered, it was hard to see where to walk.

Which clue words help you determine if a passage is written with the DESCRIPTION TEXT STRUCTURE?

Which graphic organizer would be best for taking notes of a passage written with the DESCRIPTION TEXT STRUCTURE?

A nonfiction book that gives details that tell about the topic or explains by listing examples and characteristics would be considered to be written in which of the following text structures?

For example, a nonfiction book on a habitat that tells about its soil, moisture, temperature, and the food that is available.

I forgot my lunch at home so my mom brought it to me.

The red part of the sentence is the

Kevin got sick and went to the doctor. The red part of the sentence is the

It is raining outside so I ran and got an umbrella. The red part of the sentence is the

Malia hit her brother. Malia said she was sorry to her brother. The red part of the sentence is the

I dropped my cup of juice on the floor so I cleaned it up with a mop. The red part of the sentence is the

I broke my arm when I fell off the playground and had to have a cast put on it. The red part of the sentence is the

Jessica was worried about being the new kid at school so she made friends in the neighborhood before school started. The red part of the sentence is the

A solution is

A problem is

Hank came home from school and he was very hungry. He decided to see if there was anything in the cabinet to eat. He checked the shelf and couldn't find any chips or crackers. He looked in another cabinet and there weren't any snack there either. Finally he looked in the refrigerator and there he found some apples to eat.

What is the solution?

Stacey had a lot of fun riding her bike one sunny afternoon. She was just about to ride home when she hit a patch of loose rocks. Stacey skidded and then tipped over on her bike, cutting her knee. After cleaning the scrape, Stacey put a bandage on her knee.

What was the solution?

Caleb hadn't gotten any sleep for the past few nights. He was really tired tonight. He didn't know if he would be able to sleep. He decided to close the curtains in his room to keep out the light and wear ear plugs to keep out the noise. Hank slept very well this night.

What was the problem?

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 was the problem?

Wild chimpanzees are disappearing in the wild. Some people are trying to solve this problem. Otherwise, chimpanzees may one day exist only in zoos. People are trying to save the rain forests and woodlands where the chimps live. They are trying to stop people who are cutting down trees. It will take many people working together to solve this problem.

What is the solution?

Astronauts need to be able to breathe and work

in space.

Astronaut has two Greek roots. Astro means “star”

and naut can mean “sailor” or “ship.” An astronaut is

someone who

Millions of spectators around the world watched the rocket launch into space.

The root of the word spectators is spectare, which

means “to look at.” Spectators are people who

One tool scientists use is astronomy.

The root of astronomy is astro, which means “star.”

Someone who studies astronomy studies things that