Defention
organized in a way that highlights the similarities and differences in two or more things
Compare and Contrast Text Structure
What text structure would use these signal words:
comparison, similar, alike, different, differences, both, as well as, on the other hand
compare and contrast
Stores change what they sell and how much things cost based on what the consumer wants. This is called supply and demand. The supply is the product that can be purchased and the demand is how much people want the product. Since it is cold in the winter the demand for swimsuits is low. This means that swimsuits will be cheaper in the winter. In the summer, however a lot of people need swimsuits.The high demand can cause the swimsuits to cost full price.On a really hot day, ice cream will cost full full price because lots of people want a cool snack. An ice cream store might have a sale on a cold day because the demand for ice cream will be lower.
Cause and Effect
Organized in a way that highlights events or procedures in a specific order
Sequencing Text Structure
What text structure would use these signal words?
First, right after, next, finally, in conclusion, after that,
Sequencing
Running a business is hard work! Business owners have to be very organized and determined.They need to keep track of all the expenses a business has. They also need to make sure to pay employeesAnd order enough goods to sell to consumers.A business owner is in charge of the decisions to make their business successful. Running a business can be very rewarding but also takes a lot of effort.
Description
organized in a way that highlights a specific problem and how that problem could be solved
Problem and solution text structure
What text structure would use these signal words?
solved by, as a result, in order to, issues
Problem and solution
Imagine you had to pay for something very important but you already spent all your money. This could be a big problem a budget can help you organizeYour moneySo you don't run out. Budgeting your money can help you plan for big expenses in the future. For example, going on vacation can be very expensive. To solve the problem of an expensive trip, you can save a little money at a time until you have enough.
problem and solution
organized in a way that highlights a specific event, what lead to that event, and what the consequences were after that event
Cause and Effect Text Structure
What text structure would use these signal words?
As a result, therefore, this lead to, If...Then..
Cause and Effect
Money has changed over time. First, people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money.Next, the people created coins to be used as money.This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot! Later, a paper money was used.Today, many people pay for things with a credit card or banking apps.How do you think Money will change in the future?
Sequencing
People spend money on both goods and services. A good is an actual item that you can buy like a toy or a car. A service, however, is not an actual thing.When you pay for a service, you are paying someone to do something.For example, mowing the lawn or dog walking are services. Sometimes a business can provide both goods and services.For example, a car shop might sell tires and also put them on your car.Selling the tires is the good.Putting the tires on your car is the service you pay for.Businesses can sell both goods and services and consumers can buy both too!
Compare and Contrast