WorksheetsDetermining Text Structure of a Nonfiction Text
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
Which of the following signal words are writers most likely to use when comparing and contrasting two animals?
As a result, due to
In addition, for example
similar, unlike
a solution is
Which of the following is the best example of a cause and effect structure?
Amy studied for the test; therefore, she passed.
Marcus writes an essay on the benefits of running.
First, Lisa bought a present, then she wrapped it, and lastly she gave it to her friend.
Daniel wrote a paragraph about the life cycle of a butterfly.
If someone wants to write a recipe to make chocolate cake, what would be the best text structure to use?
description
sequence
problem and solution
compare and contrast
How is this passage organized?
Which of the following best describes how the passage is organized?
What organizational structure does this paragraph use?
This selection is organized by
Laundry needs to dry before being folded. When a cloth item is put away before being allowed to dry, the moisture consequently gets trapped in the fabric. Bacteria - because it thrives in damp areas - builds up, resulting in a smell that clings to the clothing.
Cause and Effect
Problem/Solution
Compare/Contrast
Description
Properly building a firepit takes detail. Before starting, make sure there are no roots or plants nearby that might catch fire. Build stone around the perimeter, then spread a layer of sand and rocks over the base. Finally, gather your firewood and safely start and maintain your fire.
Cause and Effect
Descriptive
Chronological
Problem/Solution
Every morning, the cat would jump on the counter and knock over glasses of water. Removing the cat didn't solve the issue. The spray bottle didn't help. Finally, laying tin foil across the countertops scared the cat enough to get him to stop.
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
While painting and sketching are each a form of art, their results are quite different. Paintings are often more vibrant. Sketches are usually softer. Still, both painting and sketching can be relaxing activities, and they are fueled by creativity.
Cause and Effect
Compare/Contrast
Description
Chronological
Chronological order/ Sequential order means...
ideas are presented in the order they happened
the part of the story which follows the climax or turning point.
a conversation between characters set off by quotation marks.
when a portion of the story goes back in time.
In a biography of a famous explorer, the book details the explorer's life from birth, through their major discoveries, to their legacy. How does the chronological order structure benefit the reader?
It confuses the reader about when events happened.
It helps the reader understand the sequence of life events.
It shows the cause and effect of each event in the explorer's life.
It compares the explorer's life to others.
Text structure is how information in a passage is (a) .
What is the purpose of understanding text structures?
To organize paragraphs
To identify the author's purpose and important information
To improve grammar
To write better introductions
What does 'chronology' focus on in text structure?
Detailed descriptions
Time sequence
Comparisons
Solutions to problems
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.
description
compare & contrast
sequence
problem & solution
The order in which a series of events happened; text is arranged in order of time from beginning to end.
Chronological Order
Textual Features
Distinction
Bias
