The text structure that discusses what is specifically being described.

The text structure that is written in a style that tells what happened ang why it happens.

This text structure tells what the conflict is, or problem, and how it was solved.

The text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps is…

“Similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead” are signal words for…

Before putting the model car together, we gathered our supplies. Then we were able to read and follow the directions. Before long, our car was done.

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

Which type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

The sentence structure that narrates a story.

There 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?

Devers experienced the highlight of any sprinter’s career, as she stood on the huge platform in the giant stadium and received an Olympic gold medal. Eighteen months earlier she wasn’t thinking about running. She was hoping that she would be able to walk again. Just four years earlier, in the summer of 1988, as Devers was training for the Olympic Games, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, she began to feel very tired all the time and failed to make the Olympic finals. What text structure is this?

The Eiffel Tower is divided into three sections. I. The lowest section of the tower contains the entrance, a gift shop, and a restaurant. II. The middle section of the tower consists of stairs and elevators that lead to the top. III. The top section of the tower includes an observation deck with a spectacular view