WorksheetsNonfiction Text Structure Study Guide
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of a "Description" text structure?
Tells the order in which events occur
Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
Provides details or characteristics about a topic
Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved
What is the purpose of a "Problem and Solution" text structure?
Tells the order in which events occur
Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
Provides details or characteristics about a topic
Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved
What is the purpose of a "Chronological/Sequence" text structure?
Tells the order in which events occur or steps in a process
Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
Provides details or characteristics about a topic
Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved
What is the purpose of a "Compare and Contrast" text structure?
Tells the order in which events occur or steps in a process
Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
Provides details or characteristics about a topic
Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved
What is the purpose of a "Cause and Effect" text structure?
Tells the order in which events occur or steps in a process
Shows similarities and differences between two or more things
Tells what happened and why it happened
Provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved
Which clue words are associated with the "Chronological/Sequence" text structure?
first, second, third, next, finally, before, after, then, last, years, dates
however, on the other hand, unlike
most importantly, for example, for instance
because, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason
Which clue words are associated with the "Cause and Effect" text structure?
first, second, third, next, finally
however, on the other hand, unlike
most importantly, for example, for instance
because, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason, consequently
Which clue words are associated with the "Compare and Contrast" text structure?
first, second, third, next, finally
however, on the other hand, unlike, like, differ- ent, the same, similarly, opposed to
most importantly, for example, for instance
because, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason, consequently
Which clue words are associated with the "Description" text structure?
first, second, third, next, finally
however, on the other hand, unlike, like, differ- ent, the same, similarly, opposed to
most importantly, for example, for instance, in fact
because, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason, consequently
Which clue words are associated with the "Problem and Solution" text structure?
problem, solution, resolution, dilemma, issue, as a result, leads to
however, on the other hand, unlike, like, differ- ent, the same, similarly, opposed to
most importantly, for example, for instance, in fact
because, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason, consequently
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Cause and Effect" text structure?
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Description" text structure?
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Problem and Solution" text structure?
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Chronological" text structure?
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Sequence" text structure?
What graphic organizer best portrays the "Compare and Contrast" text structure?
Determine the text structure of this passage:
Many people think that they can get sick by going into cold weather improperly dressed; however, illnesses are not caused by temperature- they are caused by germs. So while shivering outside in the cold probably won't strengthen your immune system, you're more likely to contract an illness indoors because you will have a greater exposure to germs.
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Description
Chronological/ Sequence
Determine the text structure of this passage:
Through the ages, Pennsylvania has seen many interesting events. The state was founded in 1681 by William Penn. Later, Pennsylvania was the site of important Revolutionary War battles. After that, Pennsylvania was home to new factories during the Industrial Revolution. Today, Pennsylvania continues to make history.
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Description
Chronological/ Sequence
Determine the text structure of this passage:
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both are popular fruits.
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Description
Compare and Contrast
Determine the text structure of this passage:
Heavy rains can cause flooding in small streams. This flooding can be difficult to predict for weather forecasters and local authorities. Fortunately, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has more than 7,000 streamgages that measure water flow. These streamgages help scientists to monitor water levels in good and bad weather.
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
Description
Compare and Contrast
